Black on Grey on White

This "in-between commission" drawing has been fantastic learning curve. Very intense. I pushed myself out of the very comfy zone I always draw in into a new dimension. Gave myself the challenge of portraying a stunning horse in all its beauty and strength through a dramatic cropped composition. All I had to play with loads of textures, light and lines. Very addictive way of working. Can't wait to re-offend! Intensity 34 x 54 cm Pencil on Paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved.

It's January, the month of new beginnings . Fresh starts. Things are going well in the studio and that's just it: they are ticking along smoothly. Time for a " spice up" . To boost my mojo . To re-asses. On the plan this month: Step out of my comfort zone .  Notch up my pencils to a new level. Dare to make mistakes Try a new technic , a new approach, new pencils. Slow down and feed my inspiration the good old fashioned way: curled up on the sofa books and magazines in hand; : AWAY from the computer from the fast lane of image overflow! Visit the art museum. The space, the light, the art are pure eye candy and a wonderful way to feed my artist soul. Make mistakes but make a start: pick up my pencils fearlessly Watch this space it should be interesting…. "Four Power" Sheona Hamilton-Grant. 2014. All rights reserved.

The end of a hectic three weeks is near; within touching distance. A wee lean foward and I'll be able to feel smooth reassuring vibes... Two week-ends of shows/exhibition and a mile stone "Back to School" have been at the forefront of my life. Unforgiving Generals in command of all my moves, thoughts and decisions...  I'll say no more. Drawings hanging in the club house under the watchful eye of wee "Taxi". Last week-end, my pencil drawings made their annual appearance in the   Ostenfelde  club-house for the annual  Ostenfelde Kutschfahrturnier  show.  They were hung alongside the brilliant work of fellow artist  Dirk Gross  for three days of showing. Dirk's work is exceptional. Poles apart from my black and white realism.  His paintings ooze energy, reel the viewer into an novel abstract world. Into a world brimming with new life, normality having crumbled at the way side in the wake of soul searching co...

Presenting my framed prints to Mr Strotmann winner of the four- horse team dressage M class. Photo: Birgit Frese Photo: Birgit Frese Once again I had the honour of being invited to exhibit my work at Ostenfelde's Fahrsportfreunde annual driving competition. Hundreds of beautiful horses all strutting their stuff and pulling their weight were in action over an action packed three days. The week-end was a great success both for the club as well as for pencil art. The club had more than 850 entries. New commissions were taken and more people have discovered the beauty and power of graphite. A beautifully framed reproduction of my works Hurricane and Furst Piccolo was won by the winner of the four-horse team dressage class. I'm still in awe at how anyone can drive four big powerful equines so precisely with the only rhythm being that of harmony. Great big thank you to all at the Fahrsportfreunde Verein for putting on an amazing show and making me feel so very wel...

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!

Driving four wheels, loads of PS and fast down German motorways is my idea (and experience) of driving. You can imagine how intruiged I was to discover a little more about the lower PS driving last summer. Horses, controlled, focused, beautifully groomed and on a mission to win, greeted my Eos and I over three days at the annual Ostenfelde driving show. Understanding a little more of the in's and out's of equine driving helped me no end in creating my first driving portrait. Nelle is a 6 year old Haflinger/Welsch Cob mare with a massive heart and beautiful manner. Her blond looks and pretty movement are deceptive: she's a real "go getter". She won her categories not only at this show but also the over regional Westphalian Cup. Her owner and driver found this portrait of her under her Christmas tree as a great big bonus success. "Nelle" Pencil on Paper. Copyright Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Sold Next week, Black on Grey on White, will feat...