It’s week two of our second lockdown here in the UK and the nearly constant rain isn’t helping matters if you want to get out and about. I had planned to head off to a few old churches and buildings for a bit of sketching, but the weather has forced me indoors, so I’m spending some time going through my catalogue of old reference photos to get some inspiration for my next efforts. I prefer to draw from life, but sometimes relying on a set of pictures taken on site is the only way to possible. I don’t like copying directly from photographs, but I usually take a selection to work from and use them for detail and perspective. As the festive season is fast approaching, I’ve also begun work on this year’s Christmas cards.
On another note, as the galleries and exhibitions are down for the duration of the the current craziness, you can go here to download or stream some interesting exhibitions and films about art and artists. I’ve seen several of them and they are quite interesting and informative. https://exhibitiononscreen.com
As before, here are links to some fine artists who share a passion for Aviation Art and are accomplished in that and other subjects. This week, I’m focussing on the Welsh contingent from the Guild of Aviation Artists, with whom I have spent pleasant hours sketching and chatting.
John Wynne Hopkins: https://www.facebook.com/johnwynnehopkinsartist/
Ieuan Layton-Matthews: https://www.facebook.com/ieuan.laytonmatthews.5
Ruth Jayne Lewis: https://www.facebook.com/The-Ruth-Jayne-Lewis-Fine-Art-Academy-753290101368263/
If you want to see how a true master works up a painting of Spitfires, go here to see Charles Thompson work his magic : https://youtu.be/zOvIntGGjrI
I hope you enjoy the links.