My Sister’s Gardening Boots

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My Sister’s Gardening Boots

Artwork by Ronnie Rayner Larter

Artwork by Ronnie Rayner Larter

My interest in art began in my last year at school in the mid 1960’s. When I left school I continued to draw and paint, experimenting with many different media from pencil, ink, pastels, and paint. I went through periods of abstract art, cubism, expressionism, impressionism, etc., but it wasn’t until the 1980s when I discovered who I really was as an artist. I found a natural feeling for nature and creating work that was a cross between impressionism and realism.

When I was 37 years old I embarked on a 2-year graphic design and illustration course at Art College. I have also taken fine art studies part-time but found them disappointing as they never taught students ‘how to draw’, which was a huge drawback. When I left Art College I freelanced to the print trade and later embarked on a program of self-study, investigating the techniques of the old masters.

I consider myself to be a reasonably good artist and have had a number of exhibitions over the years. However, I feel certain the Drawing Academy can help me progress to higher level of competence – possibly taking me close to the level of master artist.

The Drawing Academy is an excellent place to learn about how the master's draw and paint using techniques that are rarely taught in art school today. The Drawing Academy is helping to preserve and teach those skills.

I joined the Drawing Academy back in 2014 and entered the art competition but didn’t score enough votes to win. However, I did win the first month of drawing lessons for five articles, which helped me understand and acquire new drawing skills. A few months have passed by since then and I now want to progress even further so I have decided to enter the latest competition for the second time with hopes of winning month 2 and month 3 of the drawing course, which I feel will take my drawing skills to a much more advanced level.

I know I have many colleges and friends across the world who will support me in this competition in return for my help with their artwork.

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  1. Safaa says:
    April 3, 2016 at 10:03 am - Reply

    Ron, Your art are fantastic and you worth to win this competition, even it`s a boot but it`s very lively drawing and it seem real to touch as the rest of drawing when I see them I feel I am in the drawing.

    • Ronnie Rayner Larter says:
      April 6, 2016 at 12:20 am - Reply

      Very often everyday mundane objects can make the best subjects for painting. Thanks for voting.

  6. Irene says:
    April 14, 2016 at 3:03 am - Reply

    Ronnie is a good represent of art by stages (I can see a beautiful sample inspired in a tool for work in a garden ). I give him my vote with pleasure and joy.

  9. Ronnie Rayner Larter says:
    April 15, 2016 at 1:04 pm - Reply

    I am quite flattered with that comment. Thank you. Fast approaching 70 years of age, maybe I should be in a museum :)

  12. Diyaa says:
    May 2, 2016 at 9:18 am - Reply

    I like this artwork… the way you use the colours.. I felt the passion and inspiration. Thank you

  17. Leena says:
    May 16, 2016 at 2:02 pm - Reply

    This painting seems so real. I love the colour choices too. Your drawings are going to be popular, I can feel it. Especially after you graduate from the Academy ;)

  20. Chris Archuleta says:
    May 24, 2016 at 9:54 pm - Reply

    My husband is a free spirited artist. Just for the love. This is my first impression of the boots. They are beyond anything ever jumping off the page at me. I hope you win. I do.

    • Ronnie Rayner Larter says:
      May 25, 2016 at 1:04 pm - Reply

      Thank you, Chris, for your lovely comments and your vote. Very much appreciated.

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