Picking Lilli Pillis, Piper St, Annandale, 2010
goldpoint & pastel on silicon carbide paper
21 x 28 cm

"Drawing is the foundation of my art -my sketchbook is always at hand" ~ Susan Dorothea White

DRAWINGS

"Susan White is constantly sketching from everyday life and it is from the many sketchbooks that she first extracts the material for her compositions." (A. Wernig, Munich, 1980)

The artist works in a variety of drawing media: pen and ink, ballpoint, brush, crayon, chalk, pastel, conté, and charcoal. Recently she has developed mixed media techniques in silverpoint and goldpoint.

"Capturing the essence in line alone is for me the purest form of expression."

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Picking Lilli Pillis, Piper St, Annandale, 2010
goldpoint & pastel on silicon carbide paper
21 x 28 cm

"Drawing is the foundation of my art -my sketchbook is always at hand" ~ Susan Dorothea White

DRAWINGS

"Susan White is constantly sketching from everyday life and it is from the many sketchbooks that she first extracts the material for her compositions." (A. Wernig, Munich, 1980)

The artist works in a variety of drawing media: pen and ink, ballpoint, brush, crayon, chalk, pastel, conté, and charcoal. Recently she has developed mixed media techniques in silverpoint and goldpoint.

"Capturing the essence in line alone is for me the purest form of expression."

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THEME:
Media:
Grid view
List view
313 Works to view Page 1 2 3
313 Works to view Page 1 2 3
1976 - 1986:

Developed narrative compositions and portraits in a fugal-style, where the subjects are repeated from various viewpoints rather than the traditional single viewpoint. Satire and humour introduced. Began exploring aerial view compositions, combining actual size of subject with surroundings in perspective. Techniques: acrylic on panel; collage; watercolour ... read more

  • Pen Study: Woman of Bavaria, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
    Private collection
  • Munich Commuter, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Woman and Boy, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Man in Beret, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Woman in Bavarian Hat, 1979
    pencil
    24 x 32 cm
  • Woman Knitting, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Women in Gaststätte, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 32 cm
  • Chatting Commuters, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Homework, Brian Helping Stephen, 1979
    pen
    37 x 27 cm
    (exhibited Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 1981)
  • Brian Writing - study for portrait 'Dr Brian Freeman', 1978
    pen
    37 x 54 cm
  • Scientist at Microscope - study for portrait 'Dr Brian Freeman', 1978
    pen
    54 x 37 cm
  • Stephen and Tigger - study for etching, 1978
    pen
    36.5 x 54 cm
  • Brian Reading Letters, 1978
    pen
    42 x 30 cm
  • Michaela Relaxing, 1978
    charcoal on Canson
    55 x 75 cm
  • Pensive Scientist, 1978
    pen
    37 x 27 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Corner shop, Annandale and Wisdom Streets, 1977
    pen
    37 x 54 cm
  • Michaela Playing Violin - study for 'Sextet', 1977
    pen
    42 x 59 cm
  • Paul Playing Cello (front), 1977
    pen
    60 x 42 cm
  • Scaffolding: St James Road Court from Elizabeth St, 1977
    pen
    54 x 37 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Michaela in Profile, 1977
    charcoal
    35 x 27 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Paul Playing Cello (side view), 1977
    pen
    60 x 42 cm
  • Stephen as a Young Boy Listening, 1976
    pencil
    29.5 x 20.5 cm
  • Ted Shielding Light with Newspaper / Ted Watching TV, 1975
    pen
    20 x 33 cm
  • Sketch of Paul on Skateboard, 1975
    charcoal
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Uncle Ted Eating Breakfast, 1975
    drafting pen
    24 x 26 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Uncle Ted Telling a Joke / Ted Talking, 1975
    drafting pen
    24 x 26 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Stephen with Empty Plate, 1972 circa
    pastel
    49 x 64 cm
  • Tommie Andersson (theorbo), Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Farewell Concert, ABC Hall, 1972
    pen
    21 x 28 cm
  • Stephen Rivetted, 1972
    charcoal
    37.4 x 27.4 cm
  • Sketch: Flies on a Scrap of Paper, 1972
    pencil and ballpoint
    7.5 x 12.5 cm
  • Four-year-old Stephen Considering, 1972
    charcoal
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Izzy Wyner, Leichhardt Council Alderman, 1972
    ballpoint
    18 x 15 cm
  • Nick Origlass, Mayor of Leichhardt Council, 1972
    ballpoint
    18 x 15 cm
  • Sketch of a Woman in Glebe Point Road, 1971 circa
    pen on newsprint
    15 x 10 cm
  • Michaela in Pink Pyjamas, 1971 circa
    pastel
    48.5 x 50 cm
  • Paul, Head Study in Pencil, 1971
    pencil
    37.8 x 27.7 cm
  • Cascades, Wattamolla, Royal National Park, 1971
    ballpoint
    28 x 38 cm
  • 3-year-old Stephen, 1971
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Paul at Six, in Yellow Skivvy, 1971
    pastel
    63 x 48 cm
  • Stephen, Alert Toddler, 1970 circa
    charcoal and white chalk
    75 x 55 cm
  • Stephen, one week old, 1968
    pencil
    28 x 38 cm
  • Observant Michaela, 1967 circa
    brush and ink
    21.5 x 21.5 cm
  • Baby Paul Dreaming, 1966 circa
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Small Child Asleep, Michaela in Floral Dress, 1966 circa
    blue ballpoint
    28 x 38 cm
  • Baby Paul Seated, 1966
    ballpoint
    38 x 28 cm
  • Baby Paul Eating Banana, 1966
    brush and raw umber
    38 x 28 cm
  • Baby Michaela Sleeping, 1966
    ballpoint
    27 x 38 cm
  • Study of Baby's Feet, 1965
    pencil
    28 x 38 cm
  • Sleeping Child, Head turned to right, 1965
    conté
    28 x 38 cm
  • Sleeping Child, Foreshortened view, 1965
    conté
    28 x 38 cm
  • Sleeping Baby (Paul), 1965
    pencil
    28 x 38 cm
  • Wide-eyed Baby, Michaela, 1965
    conté
    36 x 25 cm
  • Andy Asleep, 1965
    conté
    28 x 38 cm
  • Baby Michaela at 8 months, 1965
    pencil
    22 x 20 cm
  • Baby Paul Sleeping, 1965
    ballpoint
    25 x 35 cm
  • Baby Michaela's hand, 1964
    brush
    10 x 15 cm (irreg.)
  • Baby Michaela, heads and hands, few weeks old, 1964
    pencil
    28 x 20 cm
  • Baby Michaela - two heads and hands, 1964
    pencil
    27 x 28 cm
  • Baby Michaela from above, 1964
    pencil
    28 x 24 cm
  • View from Top Flat, 115A Paddington St., 1963
    pen and wash
    31 x 56 cm (var)
  • Bamboo Shoots in Sand, North Queensland Coast, 1962
    brush and ink
    37 x 27.5 cm
  • Glaring Afternoon Sun, Red Hill near Broken Hill, 1962
    crayon
    27.5 x 38 cm
  • Aunty Marie, 1962
    crayon
    37 x 27.5 cm
  • Perce - study for painting, 1962
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Leopard, Taronga Park Zoo, 1961
    crayon
    28 x 38 cm
  • Girl from Lithgow, YWCA Hostel, Kirribilli, 1961
    crayon
    38 x 27 cm
  • Male Nude, Back View, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    conté
    38 x 28 cm
  • Peter Bill, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    crayon
    38 x 27 cm
  • Rod Ewins, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    crayon
    38 x 27 cm
  • Dick Ashton, Principal, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Ian Chapman, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pencil
    19 x 28 cm
  • Brother Bill Smiling, 1961
    pencil
    36 x 27 cm
  • Mum, 1961
    crayon
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Terrace Houses, Kings Cross, 1961
    pencil
    27 x 37 cm
  • Walsh Bay, Sydney, 1961
    pen and ink
    28 x 38 cm
  • Profile Portrait, Student, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pen and ink
    28 x 25 cm
  • Miss Scalone Modelling, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    crayon
    51 x 38 cm
  • Male Nude Model, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pen and ink
    28 x 38 cm
  • Splintered Outback Rock, Broken Hill, 1961
    crayon
    28 x 38 cm
  • Gumtree Roots, Outback Creek, 1961
    pen
    27.5 x 37.7 cm
  • Dad Writing, 1961
    red crayon
    27 x 36 cm
  • Girl at YWCA Hostel, Kirribilli, 1961
    conté
    38 x 27 cm
  • Outback Gums and Saltbush (Stephens Creek) / Trees, 1961
    brush and ink
    39 x 56 cm
  • Peter Creet, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    charcoal
    50 x 38 cm
  • Black Velvet, 1961
    charcoal and white blackboard chalk on dark grey paper
    52 x 39 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Zig-zag Rocky Ridge, Broken Hill, 1961
    pen and black ink
    28 x 38 cm
  • Jagged Outback Rocks, 1961
    crayon
    28 x 38 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Our Puppy 'Binker', 1960 circa
    crayon
    30 x 28 cm
  • Skull Plaster Cast, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    charcoal
    51 x 38 cm
  • Model Sleeping, South Australian School of Art, 1960
    charcoal, white and brown conté
    43 x 58.5 cm
  • Model Posing, South Australian School of Art, 1960
    charcoal on toned paper
    34.5 x 47.5 cm
  • Marjory Papps the Cook, Girls Friendly Society Hostel, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    50 x 38 cm
  • Brother Bill Sleeping, 1960
    pencil
    26 x 37 cm
  • Frank Modelling, Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, 1960
    pen
    26 x 37 cm
  • Asleep in Pedal-pushers, Dormitory, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    27 x 41 cm
  • Collen Goodfellow Knitting, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    pencil
    41 x 27 cm
  • Marg the Cook, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    53 x 41.5 cm
  • Uncle Ted Smiling, 1960
    crayon
    29.5 x 24.5 cm
  • Dad Smoking, 1960
    pen and ink
    37 x 27 cm
  • Ballet Students Pausing, Sydney, 1960
    pen and ink
    20 x 33 cm
  • Narrow Street, The Rocks, Sydney, 1960
    charcoal
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Henry Gibbons, Tired, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    brown crayon
    33.5 x 21 cm
  • Henry Gibbons, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    brown crayon
    33.5 x 21 cm
  • Gnarled Olive Trees, City Parkland, Adelaide, 1960
    black and brown crayon
    27 x 37 cm
  • Dale Bagshaw, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    53 x 42 cm
  • Mrs Henderson, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    pencil
    37 x 26.5 cm
  • Friend at YWCA Hostel, Kirribilli, 1960
    pencil
    38 x 27 cm
  • Student Writing, Dickensian Conditions at the Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    37 x 27 cm
  • Marg the Cook, Hands behind Head, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    36 x 27 cm
  • Henry Gibbons, Principal, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    pen
    50 x 38 cm
  • Me, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Ballet Dancer Sewing, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Reclining, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    27 x 37.5 cm
  • Reading, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Art Student Drawing, SASA, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Colleen Braunack Mending, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Eddy, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Aboriginal Girl, 1959
    pencil
    37 x 27 cm
  • Docks, Port Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    26 x 37.5 cm
  • Couple Walking, 1959
    pencil
    25 x 20 cm
  • Uncle Ted, Resting Head on Hand, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Anne on Beach, 1959
    pencil
    27.5 x 37.5 cm
  • Two Horses, Ivymeade, Burnside, 1959
    brush and ink
    20 x 25 cm
  • Two Horses at Trough, Ivymeade, Burnside, 1959
    cray-pas
    20 x 25 cm
  • Man Seated under Old Gum, 1959
    cray-pas and pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm

DRAWINGS : 1976 - 1986 313 Works Page 1 2 3
DRAWINGS : 1976 - 1986 313 Works Page 1 2 3

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