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Continuing on my slow-sketching charcoal journey from the sketchbook completed earlier in the year (read the blog post here), I commenced this one from where I left off in Lochbay on the B886 here on the Isle of Skye. The air […]

Ardmore Point is getting closer  – with Clett still making a stand on the left. This is the last page of this sketchbook, I’ll continue my slow-sketching meander through Waternish when the next one arrives. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, […]

Making my way along the road and looking up to see Waternish war memorial. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: distanced.scupltor.locator) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New […]

And then the sea came back into view – along with the beauties of Clett, Mingay and the North Uist island range. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: movie.inflation.pegs) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of […]

Looking up to the crofts as the road steers away from the coast a little. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: chainsaw.magnitude.distilled) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, […]

Heading out of Lochbay and just catching sight of the headlands and islands that form the entrance to the bay. The cows lolling in the field next to me are mooing their breakfast enjoyment :) Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, […]

Amongst the pebbles and seaweed on Stein beach looking out towards Ardmore Point. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: define.applauded.disco) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New York. […]

Approaching the beach at Stein and appreciating the vastness of the hills surrounding the bay at sea level. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: unwound.organist.debut) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is […]

Catching the jutting headlands and islands over the trees and roof of Lochbay House. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: remake.repeated.regaining) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New […]

Taking a look back along Lochbay towards the Bay inlet. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: fulfilled.house.piper) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New York. Many are digitised and available […]

All islands are clearly defined against the skies this morning. Of particular delight is the Isle of Harris showing her splendour (top right corner). Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: plugged.sinking.cove) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest […]

I can see the Stein headland from where I’m sketching today. Standing proudly, facing out to sea, dutifully protecting the bay. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: superbly.spinning.sleep) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist […]

Dunvegan headland and the inner islands feel particularly close today – and I can just see North Uist’s Eabhal peering over the skyline to the right. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (What3words location: responds.back.crumb) The Sketchbook Project is the […]

No outer islands today on the horizon but the inner ones are sunning themselves beautifully amongst the still waters in the bay. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (What3words location: headline.tearfully.noisy) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of […]

A northerly wind keeps the midges at bay whilst the sunshine tries to coax the haze from the Uist islands. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: chew.this.pots) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks […]

View over The Minch with the Uist Islands peeking over the horizon, settled in their misty shroud. (Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye – what3words location: avid.printer.tightest) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is […]

The islands are sleepily emerging as the morning mist rises. They’re not ready to rise and shine yet, it’s more of a duvet day for these. (Charcoal landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye – what3words location: intent.unloads.bolts) The Sketchbook […]

In the spring, before the midges hatched and inspired by Louise Fletcher on the Art Juice podcast, I registered with The Sketchbook Project. The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New York. Many are digitised and […]

The weather was glorious and really hot in the sun but cool in the shade and breezy wherever I stood. I needed a day or at least an afternoon of making work for various reasons (health and stress related) so […]

Was down in Folkestone again today and did this drawing, following the 3 rules I’ve set myself. The element of time is probably the most important rule – the drawing ends when the time is up rather than when I think […]

I promised two new drawings for a show at Brew in Folkestone in September and suddenly realised that time is getting short… So yesterday I went out to the Lower Leas Coastal Park to get one of them done. There […]