The ‘Lion’ of Arthurs Seat sleeps on a bed of blossom.
I love this view of Arthurs Seat, ever since it was pointed out to me that the volcanic remains look like a lion looking out past Leith into the Forth.
For this sketch I visited the Meadows on the south side of Edinburgh during the month of May. The all to fleeting time when the city is awash with blossom and the Meadows park in particular dramatically changes colour with large stripes of pink.
It’s a time I have caught a few times with my watercolours but this one of the ‘lion sleeping’ is a new one for me.
Birdsong, springtime nature coming to life and time spent with family. All good for the soul and thankfully available not far away.
I enjoyed a weekend walk through Cammo Estate yesterday, my first time to this lovely oasis of nature just off Queensferry Road.
I am trying to remember to take more videos of my work and make them into wee reels to show a little of the process in my work so below is a few highlights of our walk and the resulting sketch made at home.
And thanks for the interesting and informative signs from the Friends of Cammo group, they told of some of the history of the land and what plant life we should be looking for.
The glorious sunshine in Edinburgh is highlighting the range of colours in the city’s trees. Especially appealing against the bright sandstone architecture.
Yesterday I took a walk through Trinity in the North of Edinburgh and marvelled at the heavy laden branches, stunning pinks, creams and deep reds.
It’s hard to do justice to such colours and this is one thing I am always looking to perfect, capturing the rich and bright petals.
My sketches are drawn in black fineliner 0.5 with a watercolour wash.
This sketch is of the bright and colourful blossom currently on show in front of the Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile.
I must walk or cycle past the Kirk most days and it was great yesterday to get a little time to sketch and colour the trees outside. I’m afraid I don’t know what kind of trees they are, perhaps someone could tell me?
I’ve sketched inside the Kirk before, HERE is a link. Just before the marriage of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall there, a couple of years ago. It’s a stunning building, inside and out.
You can find out more information about Canongate Kirk on their website HERE.
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The glorious sunshine in Edinburgh is highlighting the range of colours in the city’s trees. Especially appealing against the bright sandstone architecture.
This sketch is of the bright and colourful blossom currently on show in front of the Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile.