Moose, 2017
Fine liner pen on paper
Having seen a few moose whilst visiting Canada, I wanted to add some maple leaves to this piece to make it just that little bit more Canadian. These animals are almost mythical creatures as they look so much bigger than you would imagine in real life.
I created this piece using Staedtler fine liner pens which are rich in colour. I enjoy the detail you can get with the fine point of the pens.
Prints of this moose are available at my shop from A5-A3 paper sizes.
I am a visual artist based in Midlothian, Scotland. I create paintings of woodland landscapes and gnarled trees that I come across on my walks through nature. These woodlands are mainly in Scotland with some abroad in Europe and Canada. I make my work using water mixable oil paint on canvas to avoid extra fumes whilst I’m working at home.
Colour plays a very important role in these works. Warm and unusual hues of pinks, oranges and reds set off the lush green tones of the foliage around. I enjoy making drawings of animals using fine liner pens with some additions of paint. Particularly, I enjoy creating drawings of the native and plentiful wildlife in Scotland. Always, I am working to expand the selection of these animals.