Monday, April 29, 2013

i'm only happy when it rains

I've been driving past this bike shop in Buxton quite a lot over the last couple of weeks. A group of bikes, like this, always, without fail, makes me want to draw. You don't actually see it enough in this country. I'm not talking about those freaky serious cycling enthusiasts (there are loads of them), I mean just normal people on normal bikes (I am, of course, joking). It's probably all the hills and because it rains continuously. I think that a gang of bikes is one of those drawing opportunities that, whilst being irresistible, is a real challenge. It's all those wheels.

2 comments:

Polly Birchall said...

We have to be happy when it rains otherwise we would go mad. Bikes are hard to do so I really admire this painting.

Judith Logan said...

love this and the soft, "rainy" wash, perfect for the subject!