October, the Big Draw and Happily Ever After

In October, the Big Draw events happen.
If you're in the UK, you can see the list of free events HERE

I always try to do at least one drawing in October.
It helps keep my eye in - and truthfully, you get absorbed in drawing to the point it's almost meditative.

This year, I wanted to do a portrait - and the very lovely Miranda Dickinson,author and singer ( website HERE ) said that I could use her photo as a reference.
So I drew this portrait of Miranda's mum and daughter, hoping that I could capture the feeling of love and ease, between the two generations.
For those of you who know Miranda, you will also find the title of her latest release in the pile of books...

Happily Ever After

For the curious amongst you, this was done on Winsor & Newton paper, Medium Cartridge 70lbs, using a Derwent Graphic Designer pencil, Grade F.

As always, this can be found, along with all my other paintings and drawings, on my gallery site Pat Elliott Paintings - HERE

My Sweet Valentine.... and a longer break..

Dear blogger friends,

It seems that it may be some time before my OH is better, so the break from blogging may be longer than I first thought.
As and when I have time to paint, I am. I am posting whatever paintings I do on my gallery site. There I don't have to write text, which I would have to do if blogging. Plus, the fun of blogging is in visiting you all - and currently that would take too much time. I am so sorry to be missing.

If you would like to see any paintings I do create, you can visit my gallery site here
If you join the mailing list, you will be notified every time a painting is added.

In the meantime, here is my latest
My Sweet Valentine

Thank you all for your understanding - and will see you again, when OH is better. xx