Tag Archives: sketching

Copley copy.

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Trevor Mill

A tricky composition. At the Tate Britain, having a wander, thinking about political art and depictions of war, having just seen the Aftermath exhibition of post WWI art. I’ve always liked this painting as the artist, John Singleton Copley is … Continue reading →

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A sketch from Parliament Hill last Saturday.

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Trevor Mill

A nice day. I was there to drop someone off at rugby. As the café was full I sat on a bench and sketched. Here’s the result with and without notation. I loved the dog Betsy who as dogs are … Continue reading →

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Sketching in the sun.

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Trevor Mill

At a family BBQ with pencils and a sketchpad.

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Holiday Sketches

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Trevor Mill

During some quiet moment I was able to sketch my children. The kids wanted to join in, hence the drawings which look like thoughts at the top of this page. These drawings are of me. The lower part of this … Continue reading →

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Life Drawing 4: Joe & measurements

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Trevor Mill

Bach versus Iggy? Measurement versus impression? Paint versus pastel?
Why not have it all. You make the rules on the page. Continue reading →

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Holiday sketches.

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Trevor Mill

These are from sketchbooks and a work notepad that accompanied me on my trips camping and to Ireland. A rainy day drawing. Reading in bed. While people were chatting… A torso. And the head to go with it. Pevensy beach. … Continue reading →

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Sketching relations

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Trevor Mill

15 minutes. Making the book the centre of the work, as it was the centre of concentration for the sitter. An hour while chatting. Nice to work only in (B) pencil again. Trying to get as much out of the one … Continue reading →

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Sketching without looking / drawing after the experience

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Trevor Mill

Me and a friend go to free lunchtime recitals by the Royal College of Music at the beautiful Lincoln’s Inn Chapel. Having got there before the performance I drew without looking at the paper at all, just looking at the … Continue reading →

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Dr Who. sketching while watching TV (part 2)

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Trevor Mill

Again I’m not sure I’ve completely captured the Doctor and his assistant, but I’m happy leaving them rather than working over them with a photograph or two to hand. Like an exam – ‘stop, times up, the show is over, … Continue reading →

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BOWIE FAN ART

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Trevor Mill

Very sad to be drawing pictures of Bowie from the 1970’s at my age. This was from a picture taken by his friend Warren Peace. I liked the brooding look and decided instead of doodling nothing in particular to keep … Continue reading →

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