Category: Drawings

Coloured pencil illustration of a sunflower
JaneBaxter

Sunflower

Sunflowers are a great subject to draw – I have several sketched sunflowers through the years, since growing them with Ronan when he was wee

Illustration - coloured pencil drawing of a Peacock Butterfly
JaneBaxter

Peacock Butterfly

I drew this butterfly as a special gift. Butterflies can represent many different things: – Change and transformation – New life – Endurance – Hope

Eratigena sp Spider Copper plate page in sketchbook
JaneBaxter

Eratigena sp Etchy Sketch

A wee squint into a sketchy spidery page of my etching sketchbook. A brief glimpse into the beginnings of working-out the workings of (my) arachnophobia.

Rosie saluki, a pet portrait Drawing by Jane Baxter
JaneBaxter

Rosie – Pet Portrait

  This is a graphite drawing of Rosie, our rescue (sight) hound. A ‘pet portrait’ from the portfolio in more ways than one! She is

Orange Tip drawing by Jane Baxter
JaneBaxter

Orange Tip Butterfly

I drew this orange tip butterfly following my close encounter with a male resting on a dandelion clock. You can read about that in my

The Purple Chair
JaneBaxter

The Purple Chair

A wee study of ikea-nic simple, clean shape and design which contrasts with the more complex and intricate pattern of the textured stitch-work. And the

Mossy Tussock
JaneBaxter

Mossy Tussock

I spotted this mossy tussock on a walk not far from home a few weeks ago. I was drawn in by the light catching some

Tulips
JaneBaxter

Tulips

Drawn using wax-based artist’s pencils, this floral image of a glass jug of Tulips fair tested my eyes! I was keen to show the detail

Tete a Tete
JaneBaxter

Tête-à-Tête

Tête-à-Tête – a drawing in springtime, the cheery blooms standing head to head. The line and colours are chosen to combine, creating the fresh spring

Snowdrops
JaneBaxter

Snowdrops

A bowl of snowdrops – a sight for sore eyes following the dark winter days. The pure simplicity of a snowdrop belies its difficulty to