Claudia Peake - New Ways of Seeing

As a regular attendee of Sarah's life drawing sessions, I am always up for a new challenge.

Robert Joyner

Our task on certain weeks was to explore a given artist, in my case Ursula O'Farrell and Robert Joyner -and attempt to work in a similar style or take aspects of the artists work that appeal.


Ursula O'Farrell, Seated Figure

Claudia Peake working in the style of Ursula O'Farrell

Ursual O'Farrell is a California based artist, with a wonderful dense rich palatte of colour which I attempted to emulate...



Claudia Peake, working in the style of Robert Joyner

With Robert's work, I was drawn to the speed of the marks, rich colours against stark white and the use of inks with pastel.

We all have an individual style whether we're starting out as an artist or have been drawing for some time - we're not always aware of out uniqueness. Looking at other artists, for me, is a wonderful way to confirm my interests, preferred ways of working and to question what I do. I really enjoy a new and exploratory journey!

Thanks, Sarah - a lot of fun!