Anthony Bernulf Hodge
Skyfield Studio
FINE ART
Origins - Out of Cornwall
Exploring Cornwall and Devon's moorland and ancient monument sites.
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11. 'Edge of Dartmoor'
Studies of the colours, patterns and textures that abound in the structure of the landscape.
12. 'Patchwork'
13. 'Across the Moors' with Sam.
Sam was my dog, who companioned me on the long walk in 1990 and hundreds of others too. This picture is a surreal memory across Bodmin moor, influenced by it's foggy illusionary nature, and it's worn rolling exposed tops. A fallen windswept branch, a sheep's skull; where ancient drystone banks cast their shadows beside sky water reflections in a bog. In reality I never actually took Sam there, always wished I had. But one day as the drawing progressed, he walked over it with muddy paws.
14. 'Hidden landscape'
Inspired by the rugged nature of moorland, granite and bleached bones. One is invited to 'see' a multitude of structures in this weather worn landscape, and becomes immediately aware of a stark reality at the cutting edge of survival.
15. 'Distant Memories'
16. 'Follow the Wind'
A Dartmoor valley. Encapsulating it's element, the scent and force of the wind against a withered Blackthorn tree, precariously holding on over a rock edge.