After a few experiments in my sketchbook I decided to focus on a mini series of aerial paintings focusing on a surfer’s journey to catching a wave. It is such a refreshing viewpoint to tackle and has challenged me by having to consider what a figure would look like from above, how the water would be moving and how the sunlight would cast shadows. I was unsure how watercolour would work in this way but I have been pleasantly surprised how well it does and it really does compliment the fluidity of the ocean seen from above. I am planning to do more on surfers focusing on manoeuvres and possibly turn my attention to bodyboarders as well.
