There's lots to be inspired by at the this time of year, hints of colour peep through the grey walls of winter, a new perfume lingers in the air and the longer days are becoming more apparent.
Taking a familiar walk I venture out in search of wildflowers and wasn't disappointed. Uffington graveyard hosts a fantastic carpet laid with snowdrops and aconites. Their appearance each year brings an instant joy fix.
Snowdrops and Aconites Uffington
Wintersweet in Progress
The combination of decaying earth and new life inspire new mini-worlds. Here's an insight into a current work in progress.
Winter into Spring Sketches
Initial sketches made out on location are then translated into further drawn concepts for my sculpted pieces. Using a combination of Indian ink, graphite and soft pastel I wanted to capture something of the movement and darkness of winter with the emergence of new life particularly the dots of yellow Wintersweet flowers.
Wintersweet in progress
For more Spring-inspired work go to my galleries page and see a snowdrop Woodland floor. Stay tuned for an update on Wintersweet.