"Summertime in England" Daily Drawing ~ study

Alice McMahon White

"Summertime in England" Daily Drawing ~ study

This work was featured in the group “Out of the Past.”

Charcoal and white pastel on mylar drafting film with moonstone Canson backing paper, 10×8” From the Black Butterfly series.

I’m creating a few small works for the series – pieces that are priced to sell. They will be presented in vintage swing frames and displayed at the gallery on pedestals.

"Summertime in England" Daily Drawing ~ study belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Dirty Filthy Art: Charcoal, Fine Arts, Live, Love, Dream: , Mature Woman, Out of the Past, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Realist Traditional Art, Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best and Woman Appreciation Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
"Summertime in England" Daily Drawing ~ study by Alice McMahon White
  • Holly Ringland

    Holly Ringland

    ohhhhhhh alice.
    this is absolutely delicious.
    the textures are palpable… the light so warm… i feel as though i’ve stumbled into a room filled with the most languid luxurious energy.
    and the butterfly… perfect. you don’t mind if i borrow this in my daydreams do you? so beautiful.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Ha! Holly, I do wish I had your way with words. Thanks for them, just a small scrap of mylar here though. I’m working on a larger and more complicated piece at the moment, and this one was a bit more “restful” to work on on a snowy Sunday. A little like an afternoon nap on my favorite chaise. :)

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    Love the above narrative you’ve given, I can totally relate to that.

    You talent makes me strive harder to be as good as you are dear friend. Superb work full of beauty and grace such as only you can grace us with

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Tahnja. Your ideas will take you far with your art. I admire that so much in your work.

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    You are very kind to me Alice, thank you for always being so supportive and encouraging and for being a great inspiration

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    nice compo.
    i love this series
    and the black frame fits it nicely
    i so love your tech.and quality of work….

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    I can see you are always very conscious of composition, and paying off nicely with your latest work. These smaller charcoal works are a little tricky to pull off quality wise. Kind of like working in miniature I guess.Thanks colorblind.

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    exquisite work. wonderful vision.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks for the comment and fave mh! You are my biggest RB collector I think. :)

  • Carmen Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Just beautiful… old worldy and skillfully drawn.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Carmen. I really love your creative style and I’m glad you found me here!

  • Janne Kearney

    Janne Kearney

    Lovely piece no doubt the whole series will sell.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    I appreciate your comment Janne. The first small piece I made sold, so that’s encouraging. I see you’ve posted a new tattoo piece – I’ll be right over!

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    Lovely and beautifully feminine, such a pleasure!!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Always a pleasure to hear from you, 1980 man. The year we married. A very good year. :)

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    i would think so
    but you still manage to capture them so exquisitely
    you’re totally one of my favorite artist here on the bubble that inspires me….continue to bring the goods…loving the work
    every piece you complete plasters a smile on my heart…..

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    You just plastered one here. :D

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    beautiful work of art!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks beautiful Angel!

  • WonderlandGlass

    WonderlandGlass

    A beautiful work-can’t think of any of your drawings that are not ;-}
    Please send details on the gallery by bmail if you have time. Lindybird and I have so wanted to add your work to our home collection. Peace

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Oh my! Such a high compliment. I am speechless. Let me catch my breath and I’ll write soon. :) xx

  • cardiocentric

    cardiocentric

    this is beautiful. i can’t wait to see the rest of the series… you have a talent when it comes to capturing the moment and the emotion. :]

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Such a lovely comment. It means so much to me today, I’m having one of those “what am I doing this for again?” sorts of days. Hugs! Back to the drawing board!

  • brettisagirl

    brettisagirl

    very very pretty… your work never lets me down

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    I always feel the same about yours Ms. Creative Brett. xx

  • Lynsye Medalia

    Lynsye Medalia

    Another lovely addition to the series! This one has such a delicate feel to it. The blanket looks all soft and sparkly! ‘Oh hi there little butterfly, care to land on my shoulder?’ Hehehehe!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    OK, now you made me laugh! :D Congrats on your well deserved feature in the Acrylic Painting group today Lynsye! That piece is still one of my favorites of yours.

  • Cathy Amendola

    Cathy Amendola

    this is so beautiful, Alice…you can look at it all day and not see everything….of course the beautiful subject, the lace cover, the print on the chaise, the wooden floor….of course the sweet butterfly…endless….love it all!
    Cathy

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    All that in a 10×8” piece? :) I’m glad you like it so much Cathy. Out of the Past was so good to feature it, it’s great to get the extra traffic and meet talented new friends like yourself! xx

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Oh – this is so lovely – such a wonderful serene mood – straight to the favs :-)

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Aw, thanks!

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Superb…..absolutely delicious…..the butterfly is the icing on the artistic cake here…..gorgeous image!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    One of the best things about a feature is meeting new faces here on RB – everyone is always so kind. Thank you for all the kind words and faves Tracey. Your work sings!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Beautiful work- so dreamy xx

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Anita. Can’t wait to see your next creation!

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    a wonderful mix of texture and tone… truly beautiful work! You should be proud!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    So kind jwinman. With love from the faded rose. ;)

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    I think CathyA said it all. It’s a stunning piece…...worthy of some special recognition.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Hugs sweet friend! xo

  • Lora Garcelon

    Lora Garcelon

    Beautiful! I like all the contrasting textures and patterns.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    I do like detail. I appreciate your stopping by Lora. Still in awe of your watercolors.

  • Leith O'Malley

    Leith O'Malley

    Classical and a great title which I can answer in turn with another Van song title “Beautiful Vision”!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Gosh, will I never get back to the drawing board today? Too many kind comments, and too kind compliments. ;)

    I’m having mighty artistic vision today which I must not ignore. Wish me luck Leith, I will need it. Thanks for the smiles.

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    so pretty and love that delicate butterfly…........she has such a serene look on her face….........fabulous…............

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Sorry for the late reply, thank you for your lovely remark ltruskett!

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    So beautifully executed!
    Congratulations on your Out of the Past feature
    Wonderfully deserving for this treasure

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thank you Jolie! It was an honor!

  • J. D. Adsit

    J. D. Adsit

    an extraordinary boudoir work, excellent tones & filled with beauty

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks J.D.! xx

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Beautiful – I like the contrasting fabrics.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Wow amazing work, love it!

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Wonderful work! This is beautiful!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Barbara!

  • kimberleigh sarah

    kimberleigh sarah

    Gorgeous!!! Your talent is breathtaking!!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Kimberleigh, you made my day with all of your wonderful comments and faves. Thank you! xxoo

  • isikay

    isikay

    very Beautiful

  • roseart

    roseart

    I am just in awe of this magnificent piece of art! Totally speechless!

  • Petra Pinn

    Petra Pinn

    your works are divine, could comment on all of them, great talent

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Aw, so nice of you to say Petra, and I love your fun, exuberant works!

  • April Cowan

    April Cowan

    This is lovely. your soft tones (do you use willow charcoal?) create a truly romantic vision into the past, and the whole thing – composition, subject matter, density – all create the illusion of a daydream. wonderful

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    :) daydream, that’s sweet! It’s interesting to look back at my work through someone else’s interpretation. Thanks for that!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    btw – no, I use mainly compressed charcoal, and for works of this scale, charcoal pencils. The Mylar film gives the works a soft finish.

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