I haven't been neglecting my sketching. I even managed to fit in a sketch every day even when I was away, which is a first. My sketching usually falls by the wayside when I'm travelling. I made a point of getting the sketchbook out and drawing even when the subject matter wasn't stunning, or that interesting. When I do this the advice of my life drawing tutor, Jake Attree, always comes to mind. Jake taught me that observational drawing is an end in its own right. In order to improve your drawing you should try to do at least 15 minutes observational drawing a day. Anything, including whatever is in front of you, can be your subject matter.
First up are some sketches I did before my holiday. And as usual, most of them have been drawn in Costa Coffee in Shipley...
John Reading and Back in Costa
Mayday in Costa
Mayday in Costa Completes the Sketchbook
This last drawing completed my small moleskin sketchbook, meaning I could start a new one in Iceland.
The next few images are a selection of my Icelandic sketches.
Reykjavik Water Pumping Station
Thingvellir
View From the Window, Guesthouse Gardakot
Birch Tree at Skalafell
Chunky Jumper at Kaffi Hornid, Hofn
Lava Formations at Lake Myvatn
In the Guest Kitchen at Akureyri
Hvitserkur - Rock Formation Off Coast
Kaffi Kofin, Reykjavik
If you love dramatic and unusual landscape, or are into outdoorsy pursuits like cycling, kayaking, pony riding or walking, I would recommend Iceland as a place to check out.
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