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Beware high pencil content! Art blog with strong focus in equine & pet portraiture by graphite artist Sheona Hamilton-Grant.
Stalled Blog
2019-01-26 15:59
Mea aculpa.I've stalled my blog!!!!Foot slipped off the clutch, releasing it too quickly, timing went up the creak and the word flow came to one terrifying standstill, lasting not days, week… Read More
Aloïs ... A Tribute Drawing
2018-01-08 14:55
Big, strong, playful and sadly missed! My pencils were given the mission of portraying immortalising Aloïs in action... "deep water stick fetching"Aloïspencil on paper, 60x44c… Read More
Long Rein ... Long Time Coming
2017-10-10 14:05
Success.Months of pain have been dealt with!All the demons faced heads on, pencils in hand.Scribbling through physical pain, soothing the emotional turmoil, relayering confidence.A new… Read More
In The Frame
2017-03-01 17:02
Seriously all it takes is a casual lean against the wall or being simply displayed with a couple of design books (and a watering can ?), artwork doesn't need to be in colour  hanging on… Read More
Nifty News
2017-02-16 13:13
During the whole of March, I will be the Equis Art Gallery's featuredartist. The only gallery of it’s kind  and Gem of the mid-Hudson Valley –the EQUIS A… Read More
Will & Niki
2017-02-06 11:14
Mention "big black fluffy Newfoundlands" you can be sure you are referring to cuteness overload :DThis, a big mixed media (graphite and charcoal) drawing of mother and son Newfoundland pooch… Read More
Canberra Is In Germany
2017-01-19 08:09
and has been an inspiring muse for my latest equine portrait.That's right: no capital city but a beautiful bay mare.Scribbling has begun in earnest again this year and Canberra is the first… Read More
Rock, The Belgian
2017-01-06 18:47
To be more precise Rock is a German cold blood or draught horse with amazing eyes and the latest portrait off my board in time for the festive season.Big honest kind eyes, smooth velvety nos… Read More
A Splash Of Colour On A Special Muse
2016-10-31 16:39
Hurricane sprinkled in colour.Simply the best way of breathing in beauty, soaking in power,of falling in love... © copyright 2012 – All rights reserved Black on Grey on White Read More
The Day I Went Shooting ...
2016-09-26 13:53
One of the best parts of being an artist (that works from photos) is collecting new reference material.It's serious business.One that I have been doing for quite a while...Still mystified as… Read More
Early Bird ... Drawn
2016-07-23 07:16
This wee bird is proud (I can totally relate) and relieved (food on the table tonight).Pride should be (sporadically) experienced, savoured, shown-off.Pride is a good (in healthy amounts) it… Read More
Bird On A Wire
2016-07-14 07:24
I was curious (and still am!) Curious to see how my brain (and pencils) would deal with drawing something so small, so delicate, so elusive.How it would feel to get lost in feathers as… Read More
Two Worlds Collide ...
2016-06-01 17:45
Time and inspiration.They've collided and are creating a noise vision!They are making a mess on paper and it's ending-up looking like ... a horse!?Wee note to all fellow artists, w… Read More
In A Day
2016-05-18 18:34
It was time to reassess just what (art-wise) I could achieve in one-ish sitting.Seriously, each non commissioned drawing takes me between 80-120 hours (maybe more).Translated: weeks of work… Read More
Grey As In Grey Stallion
2016-05-12 06:47
Sometimes (well actually most of the time!) my mind will ponder and "sit-on" an image, a concept for years, waiting until the time is right.Nothing different with this drawing. I shot the re… Read More
2016-04-15 06:57
My "Bunte Monochrom" opening last Saturday went really well.The doors to the beautiful Bridgehouse were opened and the magic began.Million thank-yous to all for coming and making it such a g… Read More
Jack Sparrow Is A Horse
2016-01-26 14:54
A classic head portrait.Sound boring?Yep, but not if you push the contrast, the size and sprinkle it all over with relevant details.This guy is gorgeous and was dressed up to the nines for o… Read More
2015-09-10 14:33
After 8 weeks of giving them all the cold shoulder, I warmed up my scribble friends and got tucked into a new compositionally unusual dog portrait.The reason threefold:I hadn't drawn a dog f… Read More
When My Brain Buzzes
2015-08-20 14:16
and goes into over-drive the studio's look's suffer.Creativity reaches full flow, to-do lists are shrunk,  multitasking king of the mound!Despite the fog one thing is crystal clear : th… Read More
Bridgehouse Collections, Jewel Of The Ems
2015-08-07 09:25
Did you know that black and white art looks amazing hung on a turquoise back drop? Neither did I ... until last week.Yep, last Friday saw the opening of a fabulous exiting interior decor bou… Read More
Because I'm Slow
2015-06-25 18:16
and need to take my time when drawing, the number of original drawings that come off my board yearly only just make it into double figures.Each created diligently and lovingly over dozens an… Read More
Udemy Drawing Contest
2015-06-16 10:46
Attention to all artists creatives in possession of a pencil, or marker or pen!Udemy is running a contest.A drawing contest.A contest open to all.You don't have to be proficient in any… Read More
4 Steps In Paul's Finished Portrait.
2015-06-11 09:45
Yikes, more than 17 months have passed since I last drew a dog!Reason enough to give this new canine portrait special attention.Meet Paul.Paul is cool.Paul is tall, black, goofy and ... came… Read More
Going Right...
2015-06-10 17:48
Going right is what you get when a powerful combination of precision, speed and strength fuse.This stunning equine athlete had to be drawn, highlighted, brought to paper.The harmony between… Read More
Intensity
2015-06-10 17:48
This "in-between commission" drawing has been fantastic learning curve.Very intense.I pushed myself out of the very comfy zone I always draw in into a new dimension.Gave myself the challenge… Read More
Racing Ready
2015-06-10 16:05
Hot off the board and freshly signed.This is "Racing Ready" a wonderful moment captured by fellow artist and friend Linda Shantz on one of her very early morning escapades in Keenland a… Read More
Getting All Technical
2015-05-11 19:16
Done it!Enrolled in Mike Sibley's advanced drawing online course.I figured that after all these years of self-learning it was time to let someone else deal with my stubborn mind to get to gr… Read More
Wee Peek Into New Studio
2015-03-15 19:09
Now all  the boxes are gone thought you might like to have a wee insider peek of one of my favorite places.The drawing boardThis is where I stand and scribble for hours with passio… Read More
Random Post ... A
2015-03-12 14:10
This "Out the box thinking"So last season!Really!In the peppers box is new unconventional way of beefing up creativity...Honestly, I believe a wee someone is learning to read and write?&nbsp&hell…Read More
Fiona
2015-03-07 16:33
Been a good week.Pencils were on form. (Has to be down to the imminent start of spring: it affects us all!)Their form was such that they rustled up this portrait of beautiful Fiona effortles… Read More
Cherry
2015-03-05 13:48
Massive mistake! I never introduced you to Cherry.I had the pleasure of spending time with her image in the studio at the end of last year.The wee lass is an amazing 32 years young.An impres… Read More
2015-02-24 13:00
Last week-end was unexpected, well not the week-end itself but the turn of events!The Hug, Chinese Whispers and Bricks & Stones have unexpectedly made front page row and are sitting in t… Read More
Ally. New Off The Drawing Board
2015-02-20 13:49
Tender and trusting.I met Ally last year.Outside. free as a bird but never further than a metre away from us (and the camera lens).She was a sensational model, posing beautifully with an air… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2016 is going to be another fast mover, I can feel it. Strapped in for the ride and grinning in anticipation.Wishing you all the "bestest" of rides and looking forward to seeing you alo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
of my comfort zone.I went big and warped the rules of composition as much as possible.I craved for a new angle. An angle that would emphasise all the strength and power of this amazing… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
After a very enjoyable encounter and "get to know you" drawing sessions, Wilma is off the drawing board and leaving the studio.Drawing those big honest eyes, getting right into the thic… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
After 8 weeks of giving them all the cold shoulder, I warmed up my scribble friends and got tucked into a new compositionally unusual dog portrait.The reason threefold:I hadn't drawn a dog f… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
went from a buzzing brain to a totally up-side studio back to normality and then over the edge to uncluttered heaven....in the space of 7 days!Opening the studio to the outside world was a d… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
a work in progress that lead to my new drawing "Buckled"."Buckled"Pencil on Paper35x26 cmSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved.Pencils: 2b, 2h and a 6bPaper: MellotexSize: 37 x 26 cm (p… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This year, the focus is on daring to spice things up, dramatically."Cornered", in my mind for over 4 years, as seen the light and I love it.My scribble friends have delivered.They have dared… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last week I was sure it had seen the last pencil stroke, this week I  stand by my initial decision and have signed my latest drawing "Weymouth".Part of the daring mistakes challenge.Loo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's January, the month of new beginnings. Fresh starts.Things are going well in the studio and that's just it: they are ticking along smoothly.Time for a "spice up".To boost my mojo.To re-a… Read More

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