Drawing directly from life gives an artist a close connection with the subject. When that subject is a person and when the work is made in a single session - when feelings are to the fore and the intellect perhaps takes a back seat, the work can gain a real warmth and intimacy.
These drawings, often made with a lightness of touch, are a celebration of the subject and of fleeting light falling across the subject.
Private Collection
Exhibited:
2019 'Drawn from Life' - solo exhibition at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, Cumbria
2018 'Drawings by Alan Stones' - solo exhibition at Vallum Gallery, University of Cumbria, Carlisle
1996 'Looking out from Within' - solo exhibition at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle, Cumbria
Fox Bay East together with Fox Bay West make up the largest settlement on West Falkland. It was here that Robin Marsh, a local resident, agreed to sit for a portrait drawing. It went unusually well and after 30-40 minutes I was really pleased with the result. So, Robin generously agreed to continue sitting whist I made a second drawing. He kept the first one and I kept this second one.
Exhibited:
2018 'Drawings by Alan Stones' solo exhibition at Vallum Gallery, University of Cumbria, Carlisle