219 - WILLOW TREE INN, NEWSHAM, c.1885 - DAVE EDWARDS - INK - 2009 by BLYTHART
This pub was demolished in 1891, so the photo I used will be in the public domain by now. It’s the first pen and ink I have done for a while and it took ages, hence the lack of new paintings :)
The pub stood about a mile from where I live. Another pub with the same name replaced it.
It’s A3 sized and I used Rotring Isograph and Rapidograph pens.
Because of all the detail this didn’t photograph too well, so here is a close-up:
Comments
the detail is fantastic! just fantastic!!!
Great work Dave
Outstanding art and fine detail. the Description is very helpful and informative. I love all your art, but this is special. “http://www.philadelphia33.org/":http://www.philadelphia33.org/
Well done mate
I can appreciate The time and perseverance you have put into this!
Great Job
Thanks Simon… anyone who has used a Rapidograph pen will know how long it takes to depict texture, etc.
– BLYTHART
fantastic detail! wonderful!
This is great, Dave! So much detail in the bricks and anywhere in the picture! I looks a bit more serious than the colourful works, but the playful shapes, so typical for you, are there, and I love it :)
So cool that you spotted the “playful shapes” … I can’t resist doing that :) You will see from my portfolio that I am capable of doing “straight” renditions in pen and ink, but I like bending lines, even if only slightly, to give what I hope is a “cosy” feel to the picture. Thanks again for your perceptive comment.
– BLYTHART
Wow, incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Outstanding, gorgeous & grand. As always your details are a delight, your patience remarkable. Love this Dave
Many thanks Lisa.
– BLYTHART
you have brought it back to life, could not be better if leonado had his finger in it bravo seenyah daveo
Thanks Walt! You say the nicest things … keep it up :)
– BLYTHART
Had a feeling you were doing some fine delicate work in your absence!
Just so!
Thanks … yes, I always take more time doing pen and inks.
– BLYTHART
Most interesting Dave. I live just a staggering distance from the Willow Tree which replaced this older one but hadn’t realised it had such history. One lives and learns – and how good to do it with such great a drawing.
“staggering distance” … what a thoughtful choice of words :)
– BLYTHART