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| Onkaparinga River Studies 8.10.18 Charcoal Compressed Charcoal Chalk |
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| Chwarel Llanfairfechan 7.10.18 Charcoal Compressed Charcoal Chalk |
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Scape Study 7.10.18 Compressed Charcoal
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First drawings on location at the mouth of the Onkapariga river as described in the first post, were developed into larger charocial, chalk and compressed charcoal studies. In addition, black and white photos of Llanfairfechan Quarry on the studio wall, were also referenced in the drawings; at this time I was thinking about the seen and recalled 'Scapes', and how both could be a part of current work.
Initial research led me to explore the Onkaparinga National Park and trace the river as it meanders through the gorge towards McLaren Flat. My aim was to get a feel for the place. Using sketchbook and camera visual manifestations of colour and line were identified. I was looking particularly at the colour of the dead branches, almost a grey silver and the shape of the trees. I noticed some trees in the park were blackened by fire, yet still growing. Fires can be a part of regeneration as certain seeds are only start to grow if exposed to fire heat.
High up on the top of the gorge there was loose sand making cycling slow and difficult. The colours of the rock and soil ranges from rich yellow and red ochre to burnt sienna.
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| Onkaparinga Tree Study 11.10.18 Compressed Charcoal |
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| Onkaparinga River Study 11.10.18 Compressed Charcoal |
This research was developed in the studio to deconstruct the view based drawing. In looking for form, the trees were particularly useful and in turn seemed to echo much of the aspect of the location. these 'Scapes" attempt to get at the essence of the place.
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Onkaparinga Tree Study 11.10.18 Compressed Charcoal
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| Onkaparinga River Studies 11.10.18 Compressed Charcoal |
In Old Noarlunga whilst trying to find the entrance to the park a useful signage about the Kaurna people whose land I am working on and from.
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Riverside Studio 17.10.18
Supported by an International Opportunities Fund Grant from Wales Arts International
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Initial research led me to explore the Onkaparinga National Park and trace the river as it meanders through the gorge towards McLaren Flat. My aim was to get a feel for the place. Using sketchbook and camera visual manifestations of colour and line were identified. I was looking particularly at the colour of the dead branches, almost a grey silver and the shape of the trees. I noticed some trees in the park were blackened by fire, yet still growing. Fires can be a part of regeneration as certain seeds are only start to grow if exposed to fire heat.
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