A boat trip around the island of Bressay and on the spectacular cliffs and gannet colonies on Noss was a treat we saved until this week.
Drawing on a boat brings its own challenges, the boat is never still...
even when moored inside a cave...
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a view from inside the Orkneyman's cave to the open sea beyond |
but the speed of drawing brings new life to sketches of dramatic rock structures.
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The giants leg, Bressay |
It was wonderful to get so close to the wildlife, the gannets and bonxies put on a good show and the seals (encouraged by some generous fishermen) were entertaining.
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Charlie - the enormous fisherman's favourite |
More sketches on the Shetland Islands sketchbook page...