Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Clingendael – 31-03-23’ follows up my previous one of Delft. For no particular reason I wanted to draw a bit of nature again. Or is it that I long for nature blossoming in Spring? Whereas in the Po Valley, Italy and Spain people scream for rain we get it here in abundance. It’s raining cats and dogs during March and this everlasting wind. Bleh! Then again, March and April in The Netherlands are famous for their unpredictability. For the time being it’s sketching indoors and therefor I draw from the stack of last year’s photos.

Lambs in Clingendael

There is this specific spot near the entrance of estate ‘Clingendael’ where they keep some farm animals. Besides horses and cows, sheep can also be found there. I never have been a sucker for depicting little lambs, darling ponies and golden retrievers. The spot that marks this drawing was special though. The picture was from last May and sunshine was creeping through tree leaves. All of a sudden a little lamb was caught by the light, just about to drink from the through. Just a lucky shot with the camera I think which comes in handy on a rainy day like this. The moral of the story is this. A subject can’t be corny enough as long as it is lit in a beautiful way.

Not the First Time

When I come to think of it, I have done some animals only themes in the past. Homage to a Dying Horse – 02-03-18 (sold), Marlot – 24-09-20 and Clingendael – 25-04-19 are clear examples. The latter depicts a lamb in the same pasture on the other side. I like this one better though. Surely the light is the reason why. It almost oozes out some religious theme. By the way, what do you think? Too corny or do you want some more?

Graphite pencil drawing (Sakura 0.5 mm, 4B) on Winsor & Newton Bristol board paper (21 x 14.8 x 0.1 cm – A5 format)

Artist: Corné Akkers

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