Ian Davy Brown (www.IanArt.co.uk)

Caricature

2012-02-17T15:25:00.003Z

Thought I haven't added any caricatures on the blog lately, so here is a quick one just drawn from a photo spotted on the internet. Great to find a picture where the subject has so much expression.

(A5 Pad) Marker pen

The Cafe

2012-02-10T11:31:00.003Z

Here is sketch drawn yesterday, it was cold out but surprising how the act of drawing distracted me from that.

Marker Pen, Watercolour, applied with Brush Pen (A4 Pad)

Snow Sculpture - Tara

2012-02-06T10:22:00.002Z

I know this is not a sketch but it was created outdoors, using "locally sourced material" !

Chelmsford Cathedral

2012-01-29T11:28:00.005Z

Whilst in Chelmsford yesterday I did some sketches of the Cathedral. This one was drawn in pen and ink then shaded with grey marker (A4 Pad)

Cambridge Sketch

2012-01-21T12:11:00.002Z

This is sketch of building in Cambridge. I used a technical pen and then decided to add shadow using a grey marker, which (unusually) smudged the pen. However I think this actually helped the water area to look more so - a happy accident!

Audley End

2012-01-14T11:50:00.003Z

This sketch is of Audley End House, Saffron Walden, Essex.

Technical Pen (A4 Pad)

Tribute to the late Ronald Searle

2012-01-06T09:30:00.004Z

Here is my Tribute to the Artist Ronald Searle (creator of the St Trinian's cartoons) who died a few days ago.

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Grand House Entrance

2011-12-30T11:58:00.003Z

This was a sketch done in about 15 mins - the decision to draw only part of the entrance was not a design consideration but was all I had time to complete.

Technical Pen and Watercolours applied with a Waterbrush (A5 Pad)

Leeds Castle

2011-12-18T20:10:00.005Z

I seem to be in Castle Drawing mode at present! Here is pen and wash picture of Leeds Castle. Wish I had done on a larger sheet, making it a Portrait image. This would have allowed more foreground and to put a better reflection of the castle in. But hey, that is why we do a sketch before a full size picture!

Technical Pen and Watercolours applied with a Waterbrush (A5 Pad)

Orford Castle

2011-12-14T20:26:00.002Z

This is Pen and Wash sketch done of Orford Castle

Pen and Wash (Water Brush). (A5 Pad)

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Westminster Sketch

2011-12-01T21:29:00.005Z

Been very busy lately and time is just flying by (as it always seems to do this time of year). So not had chance to add any sketches till now. This one is the end of Houses of Parliament. Only had about 15 mins to do this, so not enough time to draw the more recognised tower.

Pen and Wash. (A6 Pad)

London Sketch

2011-11-17T22:06:00.007Z

I have been posting a lot of caricatures lately so thought it is about time I added a colour sketch. Drawn today whilst visiting London. This sketch took about 20 minutes to complete.

Pen and Wash (A6 Pad)

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Mervyn King

2011-11-17T21:53:00.003Z

Not surprisingly Sir Mervyn King (Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee) is on the TV quite a bit at the moment.

Marker Pen (A5 Pad) www.IanArt.co.uk

Buddhist Monk

2011-11-05T10:22:00.005Z

Whilst watching program about Steve Jobs, they interviewed a Buddhist Monk who knew him. Such a wonderful character I just had to do a caricature of him.

Marker Pen (A5 Pad)

Feargal Sharkey

2011-11-04T14:29:00.004Z

Here is quick caricature of Feargal Sharkey (now there is a name from the past). He was being interviewed on the "News", so that gave me a few minutes to get the outline drawn. Afterwards I went over this with Marker Pen (A5 Pad).

2011-10-23T21:08:00.003+01:00

Here is another Character from Downton Abbey - Carson (Jim Carter). Pencil (A5 Pad)

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2011-10-22T16:59:00.005+01:00

Here is drawing of Maggie Smith drawn off the TV (Downton Abbey) - Marker Pen (A5 Pad)

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2011-10-14T19:42:00.005+01:00

Watch "News-night" yesterday, and did this caricature of Jeremy Paxman (had not realised how grey/white his hair had become!) Marker Pen (A5 Pad).

2011-10-07T09:26:00.005+01:00

Went to the "Degas and the Ballet" Exhibition in London Yesterday. Amongst his paintings and drawings were a few photos Degas has taken, including a self portrait - Here is a quick caricature I drew from it. Marker Pen (A5 Pad).

NOTE ADDED (9th October 2011) You can now see a finished version of Degas Caricature on my main site www.IanArt.co.uk (look in the Site Map section)

Church Sketch

2011-09-17T11:49:00.002+01:00

This is a church spotted during my travels this week. Watercolour and Technical pen (A5 Pad)

Layer Marney Tower

2011-09-07T19:50:00.005+01:00

One of the things I love about travelling around to do "Live Caricatures" is going to places I probably would not otherwise visit. This drawing is of Layer Marney Tower, where I was booked to do caricatures in the evening. Having arrived early I was able to do this sketch. It is a lovely place, with lots of potential for drawing and painting. Technical Pen and Watercolour (A5 sketch Pad)

Quick Caricature

2011-09-03T12:55:00.004+01:00

Another quick caricature of a guy on TV. Eye closed because I didn't have time to get enough detail to drawn them before he was off the screen. Drawn with a brush pen.

Old Barn

2011-08-26T13:32:00.004+01:00

I spotted this old Barn whilst cycling the other day - probably would not have seen it if I was driving. Brush Pen and Watercolour (A5 sketch Pad)

2011-08-16T11:26:00.000+01:00

Another one of those interesting faces spotted on the TV.

Garden Pond

2011-08-05T17:52:00.002+01:00

This sketch was drawn using a stick and indian ink then the watercolour was added. I love drawing with a stick, it gives such a varied line. A5 Sketch Pad

Street in Le Touquet

2011-07-11T19:07:00.002+01:00

This was sketched outside a cafe in Le Touquet, using technical pen and watercolour pencils (applied by waterbrush - a must for any travelling artist). A6 Sketch Pad.

Caricatures

2011-07-02T23:50:00.002+01:00

Saw this chap on TV and felt he had such character, I just had to do a quick caricature of him.

Old Boat

2011-06-23T13:08:00.005+01:00

For this quick sketch I used a brush pen (for the solid outline) and then added watercolour. A6 Sketch Pad.

Train Passenger

2011-06-10T15:46:00.004+01:00

Drawing passengers on a train can offer lots of different poses but sometimes you just have to sketch the view you are given. Brush Pen and watercolour (A6 sketch Pad)

St Lukes Church

2011-06-01T10:07:00.002+01:00

Whilst visiting London I spotted St Lukes Church and did this sketch. Pencil and Watercolour (A6 size Pad). For my outdoor sketches I used a small watercolour set (14 half pans) and brush pen. If you don't know - a brush pen holds water in its barrel and by gently squeezing water is dispersed through the brush, so no water container required.

Ronnie Wood Caricature

2011-05-28T14:24:00.002+01:00

Saw Ronnie Wood being interviewed on TV, so grabbed my sketchbook and did a quick drawing.

Waiting Room

2011-05-23T11:05:00.002+01:00

Whilst in a waiting room, I saw this lady and drew a sketch. I was pleased will the looseness of this drawing.

Norfolk Windmill

2011-05-15T14:00:00.002+01:00

Norfolk Broads - Old windmill

Maplestead Church

2011-05-02T15:21:00.002+01:00

As you will see; from future posts, the subjects I sketch are quite varied. I'll start with this one of Maplestead Church (Essex). Really must get round to doing a painting of this one!