Tried some new tombo paint pens on the recommendation of an artist at the ROI preview. They're pretty neat, useful for adding quick tone and don't leave a grey snowstorm of deposits in my sketchbook, as with graphite (I try to get round this by spraying pencil work with really cheap hairspray). Anyway, see for yourself in the quick self portrait below, and of course, another foot study :O)

Here's a couple of recent outdoor studies that I'm trying to develop into larger pieces. I won't be going too big though as I'm having a break from taking on large scale pieces. Smaller work seems less daunting when working full time. Main attractions were those two old friends....light and geometry. I seem quite at home when working with this sort of subject. I love the colour of the late sun on the red/orange brickwork. Photos would do it no justice. Has to be seen with the naked eye.

I'm still trying to squeeze in some sort of drawing each day. I think it's helping to hone the visual senses. I'll have to find some different things to draw beyond my feet and face though! I do enjoy capturing people in fleeting, 5-10 minute poses. There's an energy to the whole process. Here's a few pics: