Sally Struszkowski Gallery

I have been a member of the Market Harborough Art Club for 6 years and enjoy getting together at the monthly meetings with fellow artists. I have always had a passion for art and I paint and draw. My artwork is produced using pen and ink, and watercolour. I draw rough outlines in pencil and then go over them using a fine nib pen which contains Indian ink.I then sometimes add colour, often just a splatter with a toothbrush. The detail comes last with the ink pen, as I build up texture and shadows with individual dots,the personality of the subject slowly emerging. My favourite subjects are animals and birds, and trees. I like to represent the subject in a realistic, but fresh, sometimes fun, and dramatic way. I have always loved nature and it has always been a significant element in my pictures. A walk in the countryside and spotting different birds and animals has been a favourite pastime since childhood and provides my inspiration. I get great satisfaction in capturing the character of my subjects.