I'm sometimes asked how the style of my artwork came about & how it changes over time. Sadly there's no short answer to what is a lifetime's evolutionary process!
Lizzy Hewitt's early stage artwork of Sacre Coeur for Leicester's Cank Street Gallery expo in June 2015 |
At the moment I'm working on a series of pieces for The Cank Street Gallery, Leicester, where I'll be exhibiting my work in June. This latest collection is an urban sketchbook of (worldwide) architecture which incorporates some of the world's most remarkable buildings.
Sketch of 3 women eating, one aspect of Sacre Coeur |
I have always been interested in architecture, just as I have long been influenced by fashion, drama, graffiti art, Japanese lino cuts, cartoons & the like. But my work also reflects my absorption of the fine artists, Van Gogh, Gaudi, Picasso & others.
Lizzy Hewitt's early Sacre Coeur sketch |
So artwork produced 10 years ago differs from that of 5 years ago & the work of tomorrow will be different from that of today. That is the role of the artist, to reflect the events & circumstances of life & in doing so to put one's individual message out there.
Lately I have caught the attention of Gabriel Campanario's 'The Art of Urban Sketching' published by Quarry books. Through it I have found an entirely new online community with featured artists,
flickr.com/groups/urbansketches
& urbansketchers.org
Once again I'll be going on an
experimental journey, utilising modern
printing techniques to make several
versions of a single drawing.
I hope to produce prints in a variety of media
in a limited colour palette brought together
by bold defining lines.
flickr.com/groups/urbansketches
& urbansketchers.org
Once again I'll be going on an
experimental journey, utilising modern
printing techniques to make several
versions of a single drawing.
Woman & Dog |
I hope to produce prints in a variety of media
in a limited colour palette brought together
by bold defining lines.
To perhaps simplify the objective, I'm aspiring
to create a modern interpretation of a classical
architectural drawing but incorporating fashion
& other modern styles; a real fusion of drama,
both quirky and unique. So watch out for more
joyful masterpieces in the months to come!
to create a modern interpretation of a classical
architectural drawing but incorporating fashion
& other modern styles; a real fusion of drama,
both quirky and unique. So watch out for more
joyful masterpieces in the months to come!
Find lots about Urban Sketchers at urbansketchers.org |