Charlotte Keelan: Beautiful Spirits.
Please ring to view T 020 8464 5816
22nd July to 15th August 2014
Open evening 22nd July 7-9pm
This is my first exhibition of original pencil drawings. I have used a pure graphite pencil, the feel and versatility of which I love. I hope you like the pictures I have chosen to show you – I certainly enjoyed drawing them. Charlotte Keelan
My passion for drawing was re-kindled about two years ago following a chance conversation at the school gates. My friend wanted a pencil drawing of her son, as a special Christmas gift for his grandmother.
This resulted in other people commissioning portraits of their babies, children and family groups. I set aside any spare time I could – as a busy working mum – to indulge my love of drawing.
I also love animals and have memories of cats and dogs always being part of our family as I grew up. I played with them, cared for them and of course observed them. Watching their behaviour and humorous antics continues to provide endless inspiration.
From portraits of children it has seemed a natural progression for me to draw the animals I love – specifically cats, dogs and horses.