"DRIFTERS"

These are pastel drawings of a series of perhaps ten. It initially began as an assignment for my class in portfolio making. The thesis of my assignment was "homeless".



I collected photographs from various sources and drew them to conform to my initial idea of these "Drifters". In most cases I have changed the initial photograph in some small way so that it is somewhat different from the original photo.



The challenge in this task was not the drawing but more the locating of photographs to draw from. The majority of these works have been completed in pastels, however there are some watercolours

This is the series of works that I will be showing at the Strega Bar and Art Gallery in May.

Monday, April 18, 2011



 "CIGAR MAN"

This is perhaps the first "drifter" I have drawn.  Initially I did an original several years ago as an acrylic painting.  Each time I drew him, which has been a couple of times, he has turned out in a different composition.
"HAPPY RALPH"

A happy "drifter", worked in chalks, which I find the easiest to work with, he seems to me to a very happy, go-lucky type of person, not too many worldly cares.









  






"YE OLE-MAN PHILOSOPHER"

This "ole-man" is a philosopher of sorts.  Enjoying his cigarette while deep in some type of thought.  Do you catch the twinkle in his eye?
















"RED HOODED FELLOW"

This "drifter" is the happiest of people, does not seem to have a care in the world.  He knows where his next bed and a meal is coming from. 







"GEORGE"

Oh sailor man, where have you been?  Perhaps he has lost his ship and is "drifting" in search of.


















"THE THINKING MAN"

Now what am I thinking?  It may be I am just bored with the whole thing or perhaps I am wondering where and what I will be dining on this evening?







"HARRY, THE LUCKY"
OK, for sure, no cares, no worries.  Life is good.  A meal, a bath an a bed would make it even better!








"I WISH I MAY- I WISH I MIGHT"

OK, I'm definitely not happy!  Its been a rough go for awhile.  I'm tired, cranky and very unhappy!  How did I get here? Maybe I need to find a job?







"THE LOST SOUL"


No-one told me there would be days like this!  I am lost, alone and really need a meal and a bath!
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