4m – The Masque of Mandragora
This is such a visually rich story, I could have devoted an entire sketchbook to it. I love Portmeirion, the location for this story & The Prisoner, I’d love to do more art that examines the setting one day. For this sketch,though, I decied to work on this one scene, using a quick pastel sketch I did last time I visited as a reference. I’ve tried to imbue it with the sense of joy of being there. It’s sort of the sense of excitement you used to get as a child hearing the bells of an ice-cream van. A lovely sensation. I strongly recomend a visit to Portmeirion. Also, check out the short documentary I put together on visiting a few locations in the area last year… Doctor Who on Location in North Wales
