Mountains To Climb
I reluctantly included this drawing today on my other blog. I thought and thought about what I could put there and my mind kept coming back to this one.
Before I go any further let me tell you it is my first ever attempt at producing a painting using only pencils. I did so because I had looked long and hard at the painting done by Barbra of the roots of the tree. I know I have mentioned it often, but it did so impress me.
Enough, for me to want to have an attempt at producing something of my own, and this is it. It is not a great attempt I am aware but it is the first artistic thing I have done in ages. It is maybe just the first step back up the mountain to painting as I did in the past.
Susan was speaking on her blog the other day of painters block. I am not sure what causes it, but I do know what it is.
Showing you this today might just be a new beginning for me, we shall see. So please do not anybody say it is good. it is what it is , a start.
It does fit my other blog though. This is the summit of one of Scotland’s 287 mountains over 3,000 feet high. People in Scotland try to “bag” all 287. A great many of them leave this one till last, it is known as the “Inaccessible Pinnacle”. to climb it alone would be foolhardy if not impossible. It requires roping up and helping one another. This is the theme of my other blog this morning.
It is as it is a drawing done on paper with pencil.
This blog is linked to my other. Be Smart Like The Goose
I love your last line: "a drawing on paper by a pencil".
ReplyDeleteVery Taoist of you!I also love the piece and what it represents!
Its a wonderful start .. I'm glad you were inspired to do it. Don't stop now, the more you practice the better they will be.. don't give up if it's something you want to do. Its just the first.. and lots of craggy detours, just take them one at a time. if you think its worth it and you'll get there. I'm still working at it..
ReplyDeleteAmazing pinnacle! If not for your drawing I would have never seen it... Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing this. We have rock formations like this all over this area. In Colorado we have 54 "14ers" as they are called. Meaning 54 mountains whose peak is above 14,000 feet elevation People here try to climb all 54!
ReplyDeleteSometimes a start is all you need. Sometimes a "start" is a piece that doesn't need to be finished before you move on and come back to it. One foot at a time, one piece at a time.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't going to comment ... but now can't resist ... when I first saw your drawing I saw a woman in robes carrying a child. Imagine that!
How wonderful, Ralph! Happy for you - this is a fantastic start!
ReplyDeleteAnd, like Jennifer, I also saw a figure in robes. Mmmm ...... is there a meaning there? :-)
Nice drawing Ralph. Yes, we all need help in climbing the mountain. We don't really do it by ourselves, even when we are alone!
ReplyDeleteWow! A stupendous drawing! You've moulded the rock superbly, can feel the strength and challenge just from your drawing.
ReplyDeleteBy the way is that you near the top....that little blob of red?
I would say this is one of your best drawings...keep up the excellent work!