Riding a bike in the forest
Initial Sketch
New drawing of a lady riding a bike through the forest. I was watching a movie recently and there was this scene that held a lot of tension. It was of a lady in a dark green forest on a bike. Nothing else. It stuck with me. I did a few quick sketches and then eventually came up with this.
First Version
I like this. I think it became too realistic? Too polished? I felt the need to do it again.
The one spot that I remember being proud of was the tree background in the top right corner. I felt like I got a good sense of depth.
Second Version
I wanted something that was more primal. I don’t think I pulled it off. Looking at it now, 10 years later, I appreciate it.
I don't think I am quite done here. I'd like to abstract it even a little more. I like the head turning over the shoulder and the idea that something off the page is menacing an otherwise breezy summer jaunt.
Katherine Scott. At her manor with her drawing (photo from 2026)
It makes me happy to think that the first sale I made was to Katherine. A great person.
In the future I would like to keep track of where each piece end up. For me, it would be fascinating to have a story about the journey of each work. And not just for me, wouldn’t it be great if you had a resource that would allow you to get down to this level of detail for whatever you wanted to find out about?
Thanks for liking my art Katherine
“As a long time bicyclist, I relate to this picture. I also cycled to work in a dress wearing fancy shoes.
The amazing details of Cliff’s creation makes it appear like a photograph. As I look at the picture daily, I wonder why the woman is looking back. Perhaps she is leaving behind part of her life. ”
