Research point: Eric Ravilious

Eric Ravilous, Vase of Flowers in a garden

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) was an English painter, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver. He became an official war artist in World War II and was killed while accompanying a Royal Air Force air sea rescue mission. He became one of the best known artists in the 1930s. He was married and had three children.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Ravilious

Neither in my Google internet search, nor in Oxford Art Online did I find information about Ravilious’ drawing techniques, but I found many beautiful pictures, mostly watercolour drawings and woodprints. I was impressed by the variety of textures and the amount of fine detail in these pictures.

I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything similar in style, but am full of respect for the beauty and finesse of Ravilious’ works.

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