LOCATION DRAWING
Process and Production
During this session we were sent out into town to draw various iconic pieces of architecture within Huddersfield. Our groups was assigned the Train Station on St George's Square. It was designed by the architect James Pigott Pritchett, it is well known for its classical-style facade, with its six columns which dominate the square.
Stephen Wiltshire
Stephen Wiltshire is an artist who draws and paints detailed cityscapes. He has a particular talent for drawing lifelike, accurate representations of cities, sometimes after having only observed them briefly. He was awarded an MBE for services to the art world in 2006. He studied Fine Art at City & Guilds Art College. His work is popular all over the world, and is held in a number of important collections. He is known for his ability to draw from memory a landscape after seeing it just once.Â
His work is completed using mainly one form of drawing tool, such as pencil, fine liner or watercolour. This produces a rough finish, but the designs he creates are incredibly interesting. Below are some of my favourite pieces which he has produced, some being completely monochrome, whilst others have hints of colour which make the piece even more interesting.
JOHN BANOVICH
John Banovich (b.1964) is an American contemporary oil painter known internationally for his large, dramatic portrayals of iconic wildlife. Today, Banovich’s work is admired and collected globally by prominent politicians, entertainers, business leaders and art collectors. His work can be found in private collections, corporate offices and museums throughout the world.
Although, this artist mainly focuses on animals, the animals are all in different locations, and therefore the artist does somewhat produce pieces which are related to location. The images that I have found are in complete contrast to the previous ones as they are filled with colour and beautiful animals.
