Dog Walk Map

'Hounds of the Heath 2.' A two block limited edition linocut print showing dogs and their owners walking around the heath. Image size 30 x 20 cm.

My recent artwork has been reflecting on repetitive activities: I spend at least an hour each day walking with my dog and three years ago I thought I ought to 'capture' the time spent through drawing our routes and recording the incidents experienced.

Memory drawings in A3 sketchpad.

I like to draw a continuous line in ink with my eyes closed, recalling the route and incidents from memory, colour and written notes are added to clarify details with my eyes open! The result may appear haphazard, but I like the element of surprise and spontaneity this method of drawing creates. Some of the more interesting drawings I convert into paintings or relief prints.