Why Draw?

When I studied art at university (many moons ago) drawing was encouraged and it continues to be an important part of my art practice to this day. I really love getting out into the landscape and doing some drawing or quick mixed media studies. I then come home and in the following days often create more mixed media studies while the memory of the places I have sat and absorbed are fresh. I have added these to my works on paper section in this website Works on Paper

Drawings don't have to be 'perfect' or finished as such and this allows a lot of exploration and spontaneity. Achieving a feeling of energy and mystery into my work is a constant focus and drawing offers a huge amount of freedom to do this.