Get On With It

Writing and drawings about work, family and the stuff in-between

Tag: drawing

Saturday morning walk

May 7, 2022
Back to pencils

I haven’t drawn with pencil in ages for some reason. I now see that was foolish, harmful and borderline sacrilege. A pencil is just so damn versatile and fun to use. I mean, you sharpen a pencil using a razor. And you blend pencil with your hands. How cool is that? Anyway, here are a […]

June 8, 2020
Little fires: this week’s art

This weeks (and last) little fires included blot painting, some outdoor painting, and the usual assortment of drawing practice.

May 30, 2020
This week’s little fires

This week’s little fires (aka art projects)

March 22, 2020
The side of the mountain

It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow.

March 8, 2020
Four little fires

I like to think of art projects like little fires. First you gather your wood (the materials), you built it (get everything set-up) and then you light it. When inspiration strikes, you get burning.

March 7, 2020
What I learned last week (#62)

Learned last week: The whisky walk, the power of the mind, we don’t teach concentration as exercise (but we should), how to be perfect, and more.

March 2, 2020
What I learned last week (#60)

Learned last week: St Andrews is cold, the power of great feedback, concierge car buying, and more.

February 18, 2020