Colin is working on a series of new paintings and drawings, and he’s just finished this beautifully soft pencil study of a mountain hare in ‘transition’ – changing its pelage from white to brown.
The fur is so unbelievably soft, and its eye is just incredible. I shall be very sorry to see this one go. Although it’s finished, we haven’t put it up for sale on the website yet. Here is a sneak preview:
Mountain hare © Colin Woolf
On Colin’s easel at the moment is an unusual study in watercolour and pencil, of a male red grouse basking in the morning sunshine among some heather stalks. This will be a long landscape with little background except the suggestion of a greenish-brown moorland in the near distance. The heather stalks will be done in pencil, while the grouse’s head will be finished in watercolour, making it really jump out of the picture with life and colour.
This is a close-up detail of the grouse’s head.
Detail of red grouse head © Colin Woolf
Yes, I want this one too! No, I can’t have it.
You can watch Colin’s images in progress and see his most recently-completed work on his Latest Paintings page.
I’ve made a start on the new book; planning it is probably the hardest part, because I have to visualise the structure and layout of the chapters before I can start writing the text. Things are gradually falling into place.
Will there be paintings in the book? Perhaps that way I might be able to afford to buy some of them! That hare is exquisite.
Thank you, Viv – I love it too. Yes, the book will have lots of new paintings and drawings, as well as some photos of the places that inspired them.
I shared your link on my daughter’s FB
Thank you very much!
Wow, Colin capture those facial expressions so beautifully! I am not financial enough to buy but just wanted you to know how much I admire these and thank you!
Thank you! He is so good at getting expressions just right, and the eyes in particular, which reflect so much of the character of the animal. Thank you very much for your comment.
I think stunning would describe these well. I know what you mean about planning…we have started on our second book also!
Thank you, David! And good luck with your plans for the book, I can share your excitement.
These are beautiful. I love the softness of the hare – those ears look so strong and yet soft too.
The look in the grouse’s eye has a proud quality to it. Good luck with the book planning…..number those pages today Jo!!!
Thank you, Lyn! Will do!
That is an absolutely beautiful drawing – your Colin is such a talented artist. I love it. Wish I could have it too…. All the best!
Thank you, Sue! The fur is so soft and fluffy. It would look so good on our wall!
Just beautiful.
Thank you!
stunning work really superb, having purchased DARING TO FLY the quality and design along with layout was oustanding.Best wishes to you both GEORGE
Thank you very much – so glad to hear that you enjoyed our book too!