I'm back after writing a book on drawing horses

I had to take time away from this blog for a year or so as I was commissioned to write a book about drawing horses by Ilex/Octopus Press.  The book is called "Draw Horses in 15 Minutes", available on amazon from June 8th, 2015.  It is one of a series written by Jake Spicer and published by Ilex on Faces, People, Cats, and Dogs.  However, Jake does not do horses, so I was approached.  Above is a sample of the 300 pencil drawings I did for the commission.  

I learnt a huge amount about drawing, and so far people who have seen the advance copies say that it is inspiring them to start drawing.

I am still interested in architectural issues, it had to go on the back burner.  This was'nt such bad thing, as I am now clearer on what is of most interest to me, namely housing and everyday architecture.

TURNER PRIZE AND ASSEMBLE COLLECTIVE

Cairns Street, Toxteth transformed after years of neglect

Artists impression of a winter garden in a gutted horse

Good news about a "real life" project being included in this year's Turner Prize, particularly as it focusses on the imaginative work of a group of architects, Assemble, in Liverpool and elsewhere.

Here is the link to the article by Oliver Wainwright.