Ron is laid to rest RH RIP

phew! it's hot

Finished drawing

This is the finished drawing. I used pastel and charcoal over the initial drawing. I didnt want to overdo it so I just hinted at the stonework rather than drawing every detail. I like the way the ivy is creeping around the pillars so I was a little more careful with the drawing here. The dragon turned out a little less friendly than the previous attempt!

 

Work in Progress

this drawing was made in charcoal on some very nice handmade whatman paper from the 1940's that my uncle Robert, a wonderful artist, had stashed away. My Aunt gave it to me after he passed away, theres maybe a dozen sheets so its a bit daunting using it!
Anyway deep breath and get to work.

Penmon Priory from the East. Afternoon.
The warm weather has returned. Dave's keeping out of the sun. I'm busy  cleaning the church. Saw something narsty in the north transept, but moved it to the potting shed, so everythings nice and tidy in there now.
A school party arrived, raced up to the well and then departed before I could point out the bats in the roof of the church, welcome to the busy world of deadlines, kids!

Dragon Door, Penmon Priory

The dragon door is located at the south western corner of the Priory. The dragon is carved into the tympanum (lintel).In Heraldry the beast facing behind is termed regardant and represents watchfullness. Guardian figures were often carved above doors to sacred buildings, so its fun to think that the priory is home to a dragon! The door is used traditionally for the bride to enter during a wedding, having negotiated the nettles leading up to the gate into the church yard.

housemartins

The housemartins have taken full advantage of the hot weather and built and rebuilt nests under the eves.

Today in Penmon

its a crackin day here in Penmon, Anglesey today. the house martins are busy buildin there mud houses under the eves, and Dave the £2.50 man is having a good day too, what with all the tourists. Weve found an old pipe in the wall next to the priory that used to bring water down straight from the well, let you know if we manage to get it workin again.