Simon Burdge Artwork and Prints

The Secret A charcoal sketch featuring two heads—one turning towards the other—and a figure beneath them. This piece was likely drawn during a life drawing class, although the exact date remains unknown. I adore the raw, expressive quality that charcoal brings to these studies.  Please contact Simon Burdge using my email address or the DM in my profile. The shop is also visible on my profile. #charcoaldrawing #lifedrawing #figurativeart #artiststudy #sketchbookpages #artwork #charcoal See more at Simon Burdge Website  

Chapter Mural   I had painted a mural on the back wall of a Chinese church in Canton Cardiff in the early 1980s. Chapter approached me to paint a mural on the wall overlooking the car park. As a young man in my 20s, it sounded like a good idea. I recall there was not much money in it. I began begging and cajoling people and companies to let me have paints or supplies. The local sold me unwanted paint, and I found out who lent me the scaffolding.  I presented my idea of the mural to Chapter. I remember showing them my design and rolling it out on the floor, only to realize I had more drawings than a floor in the small office. They accepted the proposal, and I started a few weeks later. It was only by chance, not design, that I began the project in the summer months. I imagined that the mural would take a couple of weeks to finish. It took ages. I enlisted anybody who would, even the local kids, chip in and give a hand.  A friend at Chapter says he still crosses people who ...