Graphite drawing by Alexandra Blum winter on Laycock Green Islington London bare branches cats pigeons footpath

Alexandra Blum, ‘Winter on Laycock Green’, graphite on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, 2022

Although winter was in full swing when I drew this, Laycock Green still teemed with life. I wanted the image to be an accumulation of the continual interactions between birds, mammals and plants which I caught glimpses of as I drew.

**STOP PRESS ** This drawing will be shown within ‘Drawn Together’ a group exhibition curated by David Remfry RA at Paul Smith, 9 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BL from Thursday 11th September until Sunday 9th November 2025, 11am - 7pm Monday - Saturday and 12pm - 6pm on Sundays. I hope you’ll drop in to see the show if you are in the area.

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Detail from graphite drawing by Alexandra Blum close up pigeons dogs twigs leaves squirrels Laycock Green Islington London

Alexandra Blum, Detail from ‘Winter on Laycock Green’, graphite on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, 2022

Detail from graphite drawing by Alexandra Blum winter trees cat pigeons squirrels Laycock Green Islington London

Alexandra Blum, Detail from ‘Winter on Laycock Green’, graphite on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, 2022

Graphite drawing by Alexandra Blum detail of cats staring at startled pigeon winter path Laycock Green Islington London

Alexandra Blum, Detail from ‘Winter on Laycock Green’, graphite on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, 2022

Detail of graphite drawing by Alexandra Blum pigeons starlings branches building Laycock Green Islington London

Alexandra Blum, Detail from ‘Winter on Laycock Green’, graphite on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, 2022

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