The tools of our trade

The tools of our trade

I have been known to pore over art catalogs and brochures looking for the magic ingredient that will solve all my artistic problems and change my life. Like the golfing ‘rabbit’ who is convinced he can get round in par if he could only find the right putter or new driver; I am forever searching for the ideal pen or perfect paper...

Francis Boag
Why sketch?

Why sketch?

Sketching isn't just about drawing, it's all about 'being there'. The experience is more than merely visual. Sounds, smells, the weather, are among lots of factors which make up your experience of a place or a moment. 
Francis Boag
Inspiration

Inspiration

In my work, I am trying to evoke in the viewer, a childhood memory of a day or a long forgotten moment, and to reawaken the sense of pleasure and lost innocence this memory brings. I hope to achieve this response through a combination of visual references, intellectual elements and emotional triggers.
Francis Boag