Sarah's Secret Gallery

Drawings from my youth

2012-01-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

I rarely have time to indulge in my drawing or painting these days sadly, but on a visit to my mum's house over Christmas I discovered a big bag of sketches. These were done probably 30 years ago, but I thought you might like to see a couple ...

let me know what you think?! I might post more if you like them!!

Busy busy busy!!!

2009-09-09T12:29:00.000-07:00

It seems that family life and the chaotic whirlwind that is my world has begun to impact on my painting and drawing. This could explain why I did not pick up a brush for so long.Rushing around like a mad thing is not conducive to a creative vibe. My paints and brushes are still out and I want to work but it is proving difficult.

I will post paintings here as often as I can.

Portrait of a girl - Layla, in watercolour.

2009-08-30T07:06:00.000-07:00

I had to have another go at this portrait of Layla. I am much happier with this one, but I will probably have another go at a later date. I have learned to sketch in a 2B pencil for the outline of a watercolour - that way the pencil doesn't spoil the clarity of the paint.

The blog makes this look very pale, but the original has good depth and colour, which I'm pleased with... you could click to get a better view, but it still doesn't quite show it..

Watercolour of a flamenco dancer again.

2009-08-26T12:53:00.000-07:00

Watercolour of a flamenco dancer 3. I just can't get this right!!

Flamenco dancer 2 in watercolour.

2009-08-25T07:16:00.000-07:00

Watercolour of flamenco dancer. I am happier with this one as my second attempt, but still have a way to go! It makes you realise just how difficult it is to get your imagination onto the paper! Still, I shall keep working on it...

Flamenco Dancer - watercolour.

2009-08-24T14:51:00.000-07:00

My first attempt at a flamenco dancer. I am pleased with the colour and movement, but need to work at the hands and arms. I want to get them right - defined, elegant and passionate. Watch this space over the next few days for more.

Woman's Face in watercolour.

2009-08-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

I decided to keep working on this one as it wasn't quite right. I can see progress in my work, but I have a long way to go!!

Portrait of Greg's Girlfriend.

2009-08-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

Portrait of Greg's girlfriend. Watercolour 20cm x 25cm.

Little Girl in a Party dress...

2009-08-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

little girl in party dress...

Study in pink 2 ... dancer.

2009-08-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

study in pink 2 ... dancer.

Study in pink ...1

2009-08-17T11:24:00.000-07:00

a study in pink...dancer.

Landscape watercolour...#2

2009-08-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

the same landscape sketch as before ( below ) but with more colour, more water, freer. hasn't scanned
brilliantly due to the water warping the paper. which do you prefer?

Landscape watercolour.

2009-08-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

an exercise in landscape from idea in Developing your Watercolours by David Bellamy

Watercolour of girl with blue background.

2009-08-14T07:51:00.000-07:00

experimenting with colour and bodies

Water colour of ballet pointe shoes.

2009-08-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

water colour of ballet pointe shoes from photo.

Studies of pointe shoes...in watercolour.

2009-08-11T09:16:00.001-07:00

I am afraid that quite a few of my paintings and drawings have been disappearing from my blog.... well, not disappearing, but they have been downloaded. Much as I am flattered by this I am also disappointed that people don't even bother to leave a comment or ask if I mind. So, I have put watermarks on these, which is a shame, but hey, its my blog and I can cry if I want to...

pointe shoes in watercolour

red pointe shoes in watercolour.....from imagination

watercolour pointe shoes from photo

watercolour pointe shoes from photo

Landscape of Scottish Scene.

2009-08-05T12:16:00.000-07:00

watercolour of a Scottish landscape - from photo.experimenting with watercolour.

Watercolour of my mum...2

2009-08-05T12:13:00.000-07:00

another attempt at my mum. I will get it right one day!!

Dancer in pencil

2009-08-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

I had a craving for drawing dancers again. They are my favourites.

Pencil sketch of my mum.

2009-08-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

pencil drawing done from photo taken at the weekend.

Watercolour of my mum.

2009-08-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

watercolour of my mum from sketch above. qute pleased with this as a first effort.

Water Mill.... sketch & water colour.

2009-07-31T15:32:00.000-07:00

sketch of water mill - drawn with 4B pencil in situ.

water colour of water mill. painted from sketch above.

going crazzzzzy!!

2009-07-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

another effort at my dancer.getting frustrated now cos its rubbish.aaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!

Water colour of girl.

2009-07-30T11:44:00.000-07:00

Not how I wanted this to turn out at all. Too pale and wishy washy. The drawing I liked ,but its obviously too long since I painted. Will have to work on it. Grrrrr!!

2 dancers...

2009-07-29T15:19:00.000-07:00

a study in pencil.

I am planning to work on some water colours of dancers in the next few days. I want to achieve colour, but with freedom and flow. I don't like paintings that are stilted, so it will be interesting to see if I can achieve this...

2 sketches

2009-07-29T03:45:00.000-07:00

reworked sketches - hopefully improving the lightness.

2009-07-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

Male ballet dancers - student to professional.

2009-07-28T08:12:00.000-07:00

male dancers - progression from student to professional.pencil drawing.

I am not hugely confident drawing men, although I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed studying photos for this!! Still, let me know what you think? I am not sure... Might have to redo the photo so its not so dark.

ideas for gift cards

2009-07-28T07:30:00.000-07:00

water colour cartoony style of a little girl I was working on a while ago.

punky style girl

fairy girl

Drawings and a water colour.

2009-07-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

pencil study of a boy dancing (not that happy with this, but there are bits I like )

water colour of a boat ( done a few years ago, photo has come out darker than the original )

pencil study of a dancer ( July 2009 )I like this one..

My first post and pictures...

2009-07-24T16:01:00.000-07:00

I have decided to set up this blog so that I can keep my attempts at drawing and painting in one place. I have not done much over the last several years, but recently have picked up my pencils again and am feeling inspired.

I know that I have a long way to go and would certainly not consider myself an artist, but I hope to improve as time goes by and I certainly hope to enjoy myself!!

If you like any of my stuff, do please leave a comment. If you don't like it... well, you've probably stopped reading by now anyway!!

pencil sketch to show progression from pupil to professional dancer

pencil sketch of ballet dancers ( please click to see more clearly)

pencil sketch of ballet dancers

water colour - one of three painted together

water colour of Spanish street

water colour of Spanish street