Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Sketchbook detail drawing pen, ink on Khadi paper of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

This was completed in around an hour. I love Istanbul, it is a fantastic vibrant city with some wonderful architecture. About halfway through the drawing the call for prayer started and the square echoed to the sound of the muezzins calling from some of the cities 500 mosques! Pen, Ink on Khadi paper, 30 x [...]

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Corn cob

Botanical illustration of corn cob kernals by SAA artist David Lewry

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Santiago de Compostella

Sketchbook pen, ink and watercolour detail of Santiago_de_Compostella by artist David Lewry

The incredible rococo facade of the cathedral looks daunting to start off with so look for repeated themes and shapes and let the pen meander across the paper to create the ornament. The rough Khadi paper is ideal for this fairy loose style and the slight imperfections in the surface enhance the effect. The toning [...]

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Ginger

Botanical illustration of a ginger flower by SAA artist David Lewry

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