Black on Grey on White

Madly caught up in all sorts of curricula, extra-curricula and sub-curricula activities. Back soon. I think.

Untitled & Unfinished Pencil on Paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. 2011. All rights reserved Still working hard on this new piece . Loving the way it is (slowly) coming together! The power and the whole "togetherness" of two stallions is invigorating, sculpting their movement and determination a thrilling experience. Wish there was a way of drawing the sound of their speed.

The week flew by, left me stranded and swirling pencils in hand! So, when it came came back mid-week, I ducked swiftly, hid grinning and carried on scribbling happily . Below the result of this weeks' game of "hide and seek". Untitled & Unfinished Pencil on Paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. 2011. All rights reserved to be seriously continued... Have an ace week-end wherever you are!

Journal Entry 2010 Monica Dahl. All rights reserved Alive Johnny had this ability of enchanting people with his magic tail-wagging "smile", little did I know he could do it after his death . A short time after " Johnny Jo " died, one of my readers (fellow artist Monica Dahl) contacted me asking for permission to use a " JJ photograph" as a reference . Johnny Jo Journal entry close-up. Pencil on Paper Monica Dahl. All rights reserved The result is a wonderful sketch capturing his whole Johnny-ness; his big-hair - big eyes - big heart. The result a beautiful timeless entry into Monica's very personal and precious traveling sketchbook. The result a tear in my eye and a smile on my lips. Here is one more example of Monica's delicate and beautiful pencil work. Hope pencil on paper. Monica Dahl.2011 All rights reserved.

Agape Touch Pencil on Paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. In a woosh of swirling happy dances, I've just read of the news of Agape Touch 's first online success. Mike Sibley has elected Agape Touch as this month's Editor's choice on Starving Artists . It's one great thing becoming and Editor's choice but when it's by one of the best pencil artists well that's just "plain ace!" Happy Week-end to you all with a woosh, a swirl and a grin!

In the Picture Pencil on Paper 24x32 cm Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Life is puzzling. Just like a puzzle it is entertaining, infuriating & engaging. Made up of a thousand moments it captures our hearts, feeds our imaginations and defines our memories. The missing piece a reminder of things to come or of what has been and gone? A big thank you goes out to Seattle based lifestyle dog photographer extraordinaire Erin Vey for allowing me to use her photograph as a reference. If you have a moment you should check out her wonderful canine world www.erinvey.com where her stunning awe-inspiring photographs await.

I've buckled down, sharpened the pencils and focused my attention back on this wee chap s big puppy eyes. Approximately half way through, still a load of tweaking needed to be done on the pups face and body but first I want to get the surrounding elements finished. The radiating lines in the jumper play an important part in the movement of the piece and they have to become more fluid and believable (they are looking so clumsy and clumpy!). Up-date will follow this week, until then here's a view of the current state of affairs! Work in Progress. Pencil on Paper. Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved.