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Gouache painting of a figure by Helen Davison

Gouache figure painting

December 19, 2018 · by Helen · in Materials, Painting, Watercolour

Following on from watercolour, I have also been experimenting with gouache. It is a medium that I have found to be unlike any other, with its own unique set of advantages and problems. I absolutely hated using it at first,…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Back to Drawing

April 6, 2018 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

These studies were a result of feeling that I just wanted some straightforward sight-size practice to get my eye in, so to speak. Both took 4 or 5 sessions each, which is relatively rapid for this kind of exercise. I…

Male figure painting by Helen Davison Bradley

Figure Painting

March 5, 2018 · by Helen · in Life Studies, Painting

A couple of little figure studies from before Christmas. Fairly pedestrian in nature, but I quite like them.

Oil Sketch on Paper

Oil Sketch on Paper

September 5, 2017 · by Helen · in Life Studies, Painting, Portraiture

Very enjoyable little project. I’ve made her hand look massive though!

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Longer Pose Figure Drawings

July 13, 2017 · by Helen · in Drawing

Here is a collection of life drawings from the final term at Sarum Studio before the summer break. These are poses that are sustained for longer periods than anything we do at sketch club, although still relatively quick compared to…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Unfinished Chalk and Charcoal

November 29, 2016 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

Here’s a recent life study that remains unfinished due to lack of time. Notwithstanding, I’m pleased with a lot of elements in the drawing – the portrait being the main example, where I used up much of the time available…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

The Deathshead Moth Tattoo

November 4, 2016 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies, Portraiture

Here is a relatively quick figure drawing from a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed this project, especially the challenge of representing the model’s tattoo. The following pictures show key stages along the way, as the proportions are mapped…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

A Drawing and a Painting

November 9, 2015 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies, Painting

Two recent figure studies, one a drawing and one in paint. The charcoal drawing is larger and was done over 7 or 8 sessions, and the painting is very small and mostly completed in one session with a little tidying…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Figure Drawing

March 8, 2015 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

My latest figure study, this was completed over 10 sessions. The main battle was with the handling of the charcoal – working the surface of the paper and refining the drawing as it went along. I personally prefer the look…

Charcoal hand sketches by Helen Davison

Hands

January 23, 2014 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

Some quick sketches of hands made in this week’s class. I should really do much more practise of this kind as hands are so expressive and can add so much more to a figure or portrait study. I think the…

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About Helen Davison Bradley


Based near Cirencester in the Cotswolds, I mainly work in oils and charcoal using time honoured techniques.
A keen advocate of the practise of drawing from life (believing it to be crucial in developing the observational skills of the artist), I feel that the interaction between artist and subject is the defining essence in the creation of a piece of art.

Brownhound? Huh?

Brownhound is the name of my web/graphic design business, which I have now stepped away from in order to concentrate on pursuing a career as a practising fine artist.
Having used the URL and email address for so long (and in honour of Sophie, the studio dog who inspired the name), I decided to stick with it as my point of contact. I'm glad you found me.

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