Expressive Charcoal Drawing - in the Rain!

Expressive drawing with charcoal on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall - in the rain!
I was working on the cliffs at Predannack Wollas near Mullion. This plein air drawing started out with charcoal, but the heavy rain meant I had to adapt and use other materials to capture the dramatic landscape.
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[@artbyashley6613]

Just like painting up here on the North East Coast of Aberdeenshire 😂 I got myself a very lightweight backpacking tarpaulin, combined with a few lengths of paracord & my hiking poles I can construct a makeshift shelter enough to escape the rain 😂

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Very cool idea Ashley. Maybe a bit windy on the cliffs here? The rain is the biggest obstacle for working outdoors isn't it? All the best

[@johnkerr6826]

Love your sketches and love how you don’t let the weather stop you from having fun!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much John 😊

[@carolpenn1155]

Not sure what to say about this except you’re mad! You still turned out a masterpiece and it was fascinating to see your use of materials. Many thanks. I watched it whilst warm in bed!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you - it was a bit too wet really but still good fun

[@mikepetersen7319]

Poor Basil, you can almost hear him: It's over Dad. Let's get home. But it looked quite good...at one time. Today you've experienced the real meaning of liquid charoal😉🌧 happy Easter to you and your loved Ones and of course to Basil.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you MIke. Happy Easter to you and your family

[@lesliethompson4588]

Not only enjoy your art but the locations are spectacular

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Leslie

[@lisakunish936]

I really enjoy these videos with your adorable daughter and Basil! Good fun! And, thanks for taking us for a ride in that fabulous Land Rover !! Sooo jealous !!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Lisa. I would love to ride on your tractor 🚜 😃

[@aeastman59]

wow what a beautiful spot!!! wonderful drawing! hello to your 2 assistants!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much

[@kathleenomalley3780]

Wonderful! I learn so much from your demos - thank you !

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@douglasacosta4989]

Hi Andrew, schöne Kohle - Malerei, die unter harten Wetterbedingungen entstanden ist... noch frohe Ostern/Feiertage. Grüße Douglas

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Douglas - it was very harsh weather but we survived

[@lesleytreloarpersonal]

Was lovely video Andrew so enjoyable to watch well done Madeleine 😀

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Lesley

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

Full marks for tenacity. 👍

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Sid. It was a memorable day

[@prachyasky7765]

Great work, I love the results. Well done to you all for persevering despite the challenges. Basil is a great dog, hope he got his wages for all his hard work.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much. Basil gets his rewards when he gets home 😃🍪

[@johnhoffmanpaintings8512]

i laughed out loud when you just said "poor ol Basil is getting soaked" I think your daughter could have bludgened you with your graphite stick about 3/4 of the way through..Poor ol Basil lol lol....thank you for another great vid..and well done to your daughter......

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

So true John - I'm lucky she loves the outdoors in all weathers. Poor old Basil can't wait for summer!

[@susananielsen8911]

Just so inspiring how you manage to overcome any kind of weather obstackles, love you charcoal- graphite drawing.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Susana

[@obiblooze5902]

That's brilliant! 😃

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks so much

[@ЛенаШклярик]

Miracle

[@ЛенаШклярик]

Masterpiece

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Happy Easter Andrew. Love your charcoal drawing. It is very atmospheric . Beautiful. ☘️

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Rosemary 😀

[@nancykunik4370]

Actually the result is pretty good considering the conditions ... Looks abit abstract but you've captured the movement of the waves against the rocks well ... Sometimes just going through the process is well worth the effort ...

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Hi Nancy and thank you. It was definitely all about the process rather than the finished result this time. A great location for working

[@deborahmichaels7458]

So much fabulous fun watching your method, Basal, daughter and stunning cliffs! Happy Easter!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks so much Deborah - Happy Easter to you

[@cjbaits508]

Great stuff. Cheers.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Many thanks 😀

[@meredith7236]

Wow what a spot

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Beautiful isn't it

[@meredith7236]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt incredible

[@vincenzogallicchio3557]

Best wishes for Easter !

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Vincenzo - Happy Easter to you

[@robinaart72]

very inspiring - love the interaction of the rain. walk along the cliff path between Mullion and kynance for about 15mins and you'll get to my fav secret beach - don't tell anyone though.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Robin - I will take a look

[@robinaart72]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt you drop down into a little gorge with a stream - follow the stream through the rocks - beach not visible from the path - I seem to remember there's a rock arch there too.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@robinaart72 I know it well - Ogo Dour Cove (waterfall Cove) the stream drops into the cove. Great spot for painting

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Well done, sir.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Bob

[@anitajones7804]

Tenacious is a word that definitely applies to you Andrew, the final result was great, your daughter deserves a medal and Basil a large meaty bone 😀

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Anita. Basil is a star ⭐️

[@joturchet]

Such a dramatic sketch reflecting the dramatic weather! I love it! What paper did you use? Surprised it lasted as well as it did, given the conditions! Hardcore plein-air! 😁

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Joanna I used a Fabriano graduate paper. Something heavier would have worked better in the rain

[@Icimaintenant9]

😂❤❤❤

[@bramelsheretan]

Poor Basil... :)

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

He loved it really lol

[@kayleenwest]

Lol hilarious but we persist regardless hey!? 🙌 I’m editing my last plein air day after I had to improvise because I left something important back in the studio. I feel your demise Andrew. Sometimes it can well and sometimes it can wet 😂 You’re a good sport. You ended up with some interesting mark making and the scene in your mind. Did you work on it more back home?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks for watching Kayleen. I didn't work on it anymore as it was too far gone (virtually disappeared!) when I got back.

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

You’re both very keen!😂 Did the texture survive the rain? Once I noticed your scarf all I could think was that I have several balls of what looks to be that yarn at home😂

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Cindy. The drawing was quite destroyed by the time we got home but my scarf is good 😃

[@triggerfish999]

Have to say…Basil is the star…

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

I have to agree 😀