Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
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Check out the latest news from Simon Knight Art pencil Artist based in Cornwall. Simon has a varied portfolio of objects, people and animals and sea animals which are currently being displayed and sold in restaurants around Cornwall.
Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
10M ago
This piece has taken roughly 140 hours to complete, I’m really happy with the final result, the reflections and skin textures were the biggest challenge. The serenity of the image is what attracted me to draw this image. I hope you like it as much as I do.
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Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
charcoal
So I’ve been experimenting with charcoal over the last 12 months, and, although I was anxious to change methods on how I draw and the materials I use, I was really looking forward to the depth and matt finish charcoal gives. It’s messy… very messy, but once you get your hands out of the way (and not lean over what you’ve already drawn like graphite!) it’s an amazing material to use. The smoothness and depth makes the drawings really pop out, I use a few items to distribute the charcoal – brushes, ear buds, tissue paper & paper stumps. Some large areas I’ll use a sponge, which give ..read more
Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
Top 40 Pencil Blogs And Websites For Pencil Lovers
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Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
I’m both very pleased and excited to be exhibiting the “Standing Guard’ buffalo drawing at the David Shepherd Wildlife artist of the year 2017 at the Mall Galleries in London on Tuesday 27th June.
There will be 163 paintings, sculptures and drawings up for the coveted prize along with a runner up and 7 Category Winners.
The Drawing..
This finished piece started in August 2016 and finished 3 hours before the deadline in February.. It’s 250+ hours of work which I had to pick up and put down so many time. It’s by far the best and largest I’ve drawn and I’m so please it has been selected as a ..read more
Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
A new survey has found that the average Brit will spend £1000 on spur-of-the-moment purchases every year, with nearly 60% of us admitting to as many as five impulse purchases per week, a staggering 260 snap purchases a year.
Online shopping has increased the temptation for impulse buyers according to the survey, with the UK spending £200 more online than in-store on impulse buys. Millennials are amongst the biggest culprits, with a quarter of 22 – 25 year olds admitting to having spent over £1000 on rash purchases.
The spending habits research, conducted by St. Albans-based Gallery Rouge, foun ..read more
Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
St Ives Guidhall
I’m pleased to Announce I will be displaying and selling my artwork at the Cornwall Art Fair at St Ives Guidhall on Friday May 26th – Sunday 28th May. I will be among 30 other artists showcasing their work, this will be my first Art Fair so I’m both anxious and excited.
Cornwall Art Fair
See the link below for all details.
https://www.cornwallartfair.co.uk
List of Artists
https://www.cornwallartfair.co.uk/copy-of-2016
There is also a closed evening on Friday which is invitation only, I will have 10 pairs of tickets available so if you would like to come along please email me f ..read more
Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
New Art range!
New Art range of Postcards and greeting cards now available.
Postcards are A6 size, printed one side.
Greetings Cards printed to front and back with a blank inside. With envelope and cellophane wrap. Up to A5 (21x15cm 8″ x 6″)
All prints available as cards. Packs of five or individual.
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Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
Black Friday! Go to the shop section and receive 20% off all prints up to 27th November!! Use coupon code: blackfriday to receive 20% off!
SALE
As part of the crazy Black Friday shopping frenzy, I thought I’d share the love..!
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Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
Thanks Oracle Design for the studio and lights!! Nice working here with creative individuals here, along with Majik Websites
Work in progress
My work in progress is not progressing!! I have a deadline of 20th February for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation artist of the year, I’ve tried twice and would like to get get nominated. It’s a tall stretch but hoping this pic will capture the judges. It seems.. to make it as an artist without qualifications you need at least something behind you to get recognised.. or just maybe more talent!! ?
The ..read more
Simon Knight Art - Pencil Artist Blog
1y ago
A selection..
Pencil Artist inspiration.. Here are a few artists I have selected that give me the push to go the extra mile..
Dirk Dzimirsky – my artist inspiration
I follow a few artists, both pencil and paint experts.. One of my favourites being Dirk Dzimirsky, whom I met and attended a 4 day drawing course with in Germany. He’s such a down to earth guy and so talented. Working on both canvas and paper, some in pencil, some in paint, Dirk’s art is of a very large scale, and there were several unfinished projects on the wall, he likes to draw, put them aside and revisit when necessa ..read more