Black on Grey on White

A big part of the "all go" theme at this end over the last few months has been writting and editing of my first book: My Colours of Graphite. It's published and ready to meet the world. It's been worth it all. The launch was on Friday evening during the vernissage of Black on Grey on White (my solo show in Germany) and was met with great enthusiasm by all. Needless to say I am over the moon and very proud to present over 80 drawings old and new, explaining them with a few words, throughout a 120 pages. The book zooms in on my intense relationship with my graphite friends and our journey over the last 15 years... A book for all with a soft spot for art, horses, dogs and life. My Colours of Graphite can be ordered through Blurb by following this link http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/762329/5bdc2ea19f5017d6b8f18929ef7d16f8

All is well with Wilbur. Caught him out and about with his new partners in crime. He's seems to have given up rocking to my loud music and opted for gentle outdoor activities... Stroking chocolate bunnies in the company of a big ginger cat might not be everyone's idea of a wild time, but they all seemed to be getting along spiffingly ! (Dare I tell them the bunnies true destiny?) Not long now before we can all munch happily and totally guilt free on chocolate eggs, bells and ....bunnies. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from this end where the grass is "greening" and nature is successfully shaking off the dregs of winter!

"Moment in Time" 22x31 cm. Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Please forgive my silence: cyberwaves (and time) have been out of my reach for the last few days as I spent time in Germany promoting my up and coming "one-man" show in April. Back in a sunny Belgium working in the studio again. Here's the latest piece "Moment in Time". I love the moment, the trusting contact between equine and human. A precious memorable contact. One of my fond memories...

Finally found time to say hi to my drawing board and coax my pencils into a serious work-out. After a week of marketing and organising, I left them lying dormant! Definitely time to shake them back in to action. Here the first steps in a new piece, non-commissioned and loaded with understated emotion. Horse & head collar accurately describe the first scribbles done on Mellotex paper. I have used a 2B clutch and a little 6B in the dark areas. Hoping to get another grand session in tomorrow (after sifting trough some paper work.) Promise to post the result.

As my solo show approaches at great speed, I've been running left and right, phoning, listing, planning, scheduling, correcting, stressing, tweaking, thinking and writing ( most probably all in that order!) The writing has been the new challenging fun part. After months of work, my book "My Colours of Graphite. Black on Grey on White", finally boasts dotted "i''s" and crossed "t's" and looking (nearly) ready to greet the big wide world. Once a date for the exhibition was set, it seemed like a nice idea to bring out a small book- a retrospective covering the last 15 years of my life. A very special and sincere way to pay tribute to all the people who have believed in me and supported me along the way. It's looking great, over 80 of my drawings have come together to show the world just how powerful a single pencil can be. As you can well imagine my scribble friends are on a pedestal as we retrace the 15 years we have spent together. ...

Untitled Pencil on Paper. 34x46 cm SOLD Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Managed to finish this piece last week before the confetti and funny masks took over! Calle's portrait is now at the framers. Can't wait to see him behind glass all "poshed" up. The tails' swing and movement added the finishing touch I was looking for. The thickness of the hair pushing the movement forward towards the viewer. The size of the piece also adds to the over all feel of power. Overall a nice result which I hope will make my patron smile. p.s: please excuse the missing right boot tip...technical problems swallowed it...whole!

One more mad week to add to my collection: 4 countries in 7 days. It's a personal record. A great time was had by all, sweets were eaten, confetti scattered and endless giggles produced. Needless to say that it is with a spinning head that I make my way back to the drawing board. Because, for the week, my pencils were replaced by my camera (it really enjoyed capturing all the colours and dodging the streamers!) I thought I'd share a couple of shots. Tickled Pink Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Flower Power Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Masquerade Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved However, before saying a hearty cheerio let me send out a big warm wave to all my new followers great to see you here on Black on Grey on White. More soon.