In June of this year, I set myself one main objective: To move house by the end of the year, and put all serious artwork on hold until then. However, after four months of paperwork chasing the bungalow of my choice, the deal fell through. In consequence apart from small sketches on Twitter, lethargy set in amidst the packing cases. To break the spell I have decided to embark on the next project: A series of acrylic paintings (one per month) based on the oaks of
Sherwood Forest.
My spirits lifted. I am really pleased with this first result. Especially because my natural drawing style is so evident in the painting technique, something I’ve often strived for. I’ve also become a fan of acrylic paints, because they dry so fast one can just get on at pace.
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