2017 – Passionate Journey
‘Passionate Journey’ – I watched a lot of Film Noir from the 40’s & 50’s to inspire these drawings. I also included a poem with each drawing to form a kind of diptych which proved to be a very rewarding dynamic.
The series title is taken from the wonderful Frans Masereel book of the same name.
As for which came first the picture or the poem… The poem came first. Although I usually had a picture in mind, of sorts…
The Images
The Descriptions
 | Last Train From London Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | This drawing / poem is inspired by the superb song Last Train To London by ELO and my love of this great city |
 | Needed Art Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | I love colours, I love shapes, I love art. I love to project into art to give myself room to move. In this picture I decided to depict my paint palette which is the birthplace of my art. From here the frenzy begins… |
 | The Big Sleep Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | The great film noir classic ‘The Big Sleep’ is the subject of this contemporary observation of mine. The lines from the film just seemed to fall into place |
 | San Rock Art Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | Inspired by the superb book ‘San Rock Art’ by David Lewis-Williams. If you are unfamiliar with his work I suggest you read a book or two. Very illuminating reading for anyone interested in art and it’s origins in the human story |
 | For A Friend Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | I like to imagine they ran far away. Maybe one day she would be looking back to what she had left behind with great yearning… |
 | The Oyster Catcher Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | A relaxing picture of a moment shared with some friends when I found my mind drifting away. Just wanted somewhere to rest for a while |
 | The Bricks Of Failure Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | A work of Art for perseverance when you’re up against it, incorporating failure into a plan for success. Any similarity with Teresa May’s ‘strong and stable’ is a genuine coincidence. I was first Mrs May |
 | The Separation Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | Apparently the closest living relative to the hippo is the whale. This is my artwork for evolution, the greatest show on earth according to Mr Dawkins. What else is there to add? |
 | Let It Rain Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | I love the rain, the look, the sound, the feel, washing everything away, brightening up all the colours. You really can’t beat nature! |
 | Born In The Stellar Nursery Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | This is a picture of travelling through the universe at speed. Inspired by the ‘Star Wars’ idea of light-speed, this is how I like to imagine doing the same myself |
 | Ghost Train Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | Spirited Away holds a special place in my heart for boosting my creative drive and inspiring me to carry on. The train track across the water comes from this incredible film |
 | Surrender Charcoal and ink on paper 84 x 120 cms Artist’s collection | This is my idea of what King Tyndareus might have looked like, a very kindly looking king. The poem is my reaction to the divided times we appear to be living in… |