Textured DRAWINGS

Jake’s materials

• Sennelier oil pastels

• Derwent Procolour coloured pencils

• Derwent Lightfast coloured pencils

• A plywood board

• Winsor & Newton Galeria white gesso primer

• A baker’s brush

• Sandpaper

• Drypoint needle

• Sharpener

• Eraser

• Palette knife or razor blade

• Kitchen towel

When we first start to engage seriously with drawing, a willingness to explore unfamiliar materials often serves us better than an adherence to a limited range of media. While the range of potential tools at our disposal can seem overwhelming, a playful enthusiasm for the tactile qualities of our materials and a focus on process rather than outcome can help us to engage with as many ways