Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Drawing Old Houses

Trying to get inspired to take out my colour pencils and get drawing again, I looked back at what has inspired me in the past. This old house was a starting point...


...which led to a more detailed look at the same house.


My friend actually lived in this old home and while sitting on his lawn, waiting for the barbecue to cook our meal, I noticed the pattern of the shadows cast by the setting sun.


This was one of the first old house drawings I did; another local deserted home close to where I live.


This old place attracted me because of its setting and also because the snow was melting and made interesting patterns in the corn rows.


I did a small series of old houses drawn on taupe, recycled paper. I just loved the effect.


One of my favourites I called Ghost House. Still love it.

8 comments:

  1. Love them, Ronna. I always wished I had a painting or drawing of my grandmother's old country house that burned to the ground in 1977. It was a devastating loss and one of my saddest memories. You are very talented, my dear.

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  2. You talented you!
    The effect on the taupe recycled paper with the subject matter and your talent is a winner.

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  3. ...and Deb, like my niece once said to me as a young child: at least you have the picture in your mind.

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  4. Ronna, these are great. I love the mystery of a deserted house. My favorite is also the Ghost House drawing. Fantastic!

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  5. I love how you capture the snow.

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  7. Ronna, this is a fantastic series. Great work. :-) You also immediately took me back to some of my own memories of houses and drawing.

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