I have always loved drawing and could always be found with scraps of paper covered with drawings and cartoons that I had done. (Especially when I should have been doing something else). My mother used to buy me rolls of lining paper as it was less expensive than hundreds of drawing pads.

 

I am self taught, although I have picked up hints and tips from books and other artists, who, I find are always eager to help when you are interested in what they do.

 

I started painting in watercolours about 12 years ago, after not doing anything since leaving school, over 30 years ago, also experimented with pastel, oils and acrylics. I have sold a number of paintings, which is thrilling, as I only paint things I enjoy, especially animals.

 

I was fascinating with the idea of coloured pencils after watching a gentleman at the Patchings Festival earlier this year. So immediately bought some and started.

 

I am using Faber-Castell pencils and experimenting with different paper. The lion I have drawn is on canvas, not the brightest idea I have ever had, but has not turned out too bad for a beginner with them.

 

I love working with them and I have found they have made me take my time and think more about the planning of the work beforehand.

I am thoroughly enjoying looking at the UKCPS site and have already learnt a great deal from it.  

Contact details:

E-mail: libzown[AT]live.co.uk