Sketch and Trek Sahara
I spent last week sketching in the Sahara Desert. The challenge was to trek 100K in five days raising funds for my chosen charities - The British Heart Foundation and The Joe Herrington Memorial Fund. My sister-in-law also kindly donated to the American Heart Association in my name. We actually walked 112K in sometimes 39 degree heat. I will be writing a fuller account, with photographs on my trek page.
Funds raised:
BHF - £7,405
JHMF - £2,245
AHA - $100
Along the way I sketched as much as I could. It was a challenging environment to work in and I could only sketch when we stopped for a break or back in the camp. Here are a few of the sketches.
I have several work deadlines during the next twelve months but I will be working on a body of work from the trip alongside other commission and exhibition commitments. I will be participating in Cambridge Open Studios this year so if you would like to see the sketchbook, and work in progress visit me in my studio then.