It’s frustrating not being able to upload new sketches, so I’m posting a few oldies by way of intro to my corner of the world. The “Isle of Ely” rises up out of the Fens; our little city is situated on the only hill for miles around.
This is Ely cathedral and Dean’s Meadow seen from Cherry Hill Park, August 2006. Pen, watercolour & coloured pencil.
Plein-air pastelling on the banks of the River Great Ouse, March 2004.
Cherry Hill Park in the snow. A 20-minute conté sketch from February 2004.
Have a sketchful Saturday!
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Mar 10, 2007 @ 13:37:00
What SUPERB work!! I sure hope your scanner gets well soon!
Mar 10, 2007 @ 17:04:00
love the pastel work — just makes it feel like is just so easy, when i know that it’s not. great job!!
Mar 10, 2007 @ 17:07:00
It’s so nice to see these paintings and drawings. I’ve never seen Ely Cathedral, so it was nice to do some virtual travelling through your post.Beautiful work! My favourite is Ely Cathedral. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 10, 2007 @ 17:36:00
These are top-notch pieces of work, E-J. I just adore your style. I love the plein-air piece with the trees and water, that is just gorgeous!
Mar 10, 2007 @ 21:40:00
I LOVE your cathedral sketch – ink and watercolor are my absolute favorites and your style is fantastic. Please share more – more!
Mar 10, 2007 @ 22:04:00
The riverbank is gorgeous!
Mar 10, 2007 @ 22:50:00
C’est beau , le spastels…faudrait que j’essaie….
Mar 10, 2007 @ 23:01:00
I love the color palette on the pastels. What a wonderful welcome into your little corner of the world.
Mar 11, 2007 @ 05:01:00
Wow, the cathedral one is beautiful! They’re all nicely done!
Mar 11, 2007 @ 07:11:00
really nice pastels, you’ve got the technique down!
Mar 11, 2007 @ 19:13:00
These are just beautiful! I love your work and can’t wait for you to get your scanner fixed so we can see more. Great blog name, too. 😀
Mar 11, 2007 @ 23:20:00
I am very glad that you found your way to my blog entry on Ely Cathedral. Thanks for the memories evoked by your beautiful watercolour of the cathedral.
Mar 11, 2007 @ 23:20:00
So lovely. I love Ely cathedral but I think the sledging is my favourite. Great colours; just like the scenes around here in the Peak District just a few weeks ago.
Mar 12, 2007 @ 08:09:00
These are really lovely, Emma – thanks so much for posting them – I find them full of atmosphere – can’t wait to see the new ones!
Mar 12, 2007 @ 10:22:00
these are beautiful. I especially love the plein air pastel.
Mar 12, 2007 @ 14:44:00
Your work is lovely and inspired. I am excited to have discovered you (thanks for the comment and link on my blog) and hope to see more. I’m happy for you that you’re able to get back to doing art after having a baby. (Congratulations on the baby too!) They’re a joy but definitely change your life.
Mar 13, 2007 @ 19:51:00
Hello E-J just found your blog thru Plain Jane’s, these sketches of yours are wonderful. I work mostly with w/ CP and Pastel but want to try watercolor & ink too. Will be sure to visit again.P.S. – Congrats on getting back into your art after baby, it’s a bit of a juggle but I’m sure you’ll be able to nurture both =)
Mar 14, 2007 @ 03:15:00
these are SO beautiful!
Mar 15, 2007 @ 20:48:00
I love your corner of the world! The combination of watercolor and pencil works so well. I can’t wait to see more.
Mar 20, 2007 @ 23:20:00
E-J, these are all so beautiful! 🙂
Mar 21, 2007 @ 18:43:00
Darn it, they’re gorgeous. I have never tried pastels, so i am in awe. I am with Andrea — my fav is the snow scene. There’s something extra peaceful about it.
May 06, 2007 @ 09:42:00
Your little city upon a hill is a beautiful place, and you’ve captured its beauty in your art.
Oct 05, 2007 @ 15:26:00
Each scene has its own beauty but I am also drawn to the snow scene.