A MECHANIC from Kirkbymoorside, who recently turned his craft to drawing, is set to unveil his latest work.
Rob Temple, 40, who works at Cropton Garage, is set to hold an exhibition of his latest artwork at the Black Swan, Pickering, on October 30 from 12pm.
As reported by the Gazette and Herald, Rob started drawing in October 2021 after borrowing some crayons from his friend’s 10-year-old daughter, Jessica Greetham.
He is now on track to finishing off the year with 90 drawings – producing one drawing each week.
The drawings have become known for their bright bold colours, and abstract ideas.
Rob uses crayons to create the work, praising their ability to let him ‘scribble.’
“I basically doodle until I can make something daft out of it,” he said.
The mechanic’s latest drawings take a spooky twist, in time for Halloween.
They feature a witch stirring her caldron, giant pumpkins, spiders, and more.
Rob explained how one of his most recent drawings is of tombstones on black paper – an idea that came to him one night as he tried to get to sleep.
His latest work shows the improvements he has made as an artist since starting one year ago.
“I am learning on the job now, no one showed me,” he said.
“(The drawings) prove I can do something off my own back.
“I enjoy doing them - I’m very pleased with them.”
Since his debut art show in June, Rob has started to experiment with new techniques.
He said these new techniques have added to the drawings, and improved their texture.
So far, the latest collection has only been viewed by Rob’s close friends.
Rob said he is looking forward to showcasing his latest work to update everyone on his work.
The artist also shows no signs of slowing down.
Rob said he aims to complete as many drawings as he can before the show - then continue to draw as much as he can afterwards.
“I’m going to try and push (my artwork) a bit for the next months and see if I can get anything to come out of it,” said Rob.
The artist spoke of how his art is now something that is a major part of his life.
“I just want to spend more time drawing,” he said.
He has likened his work ethic to a saying his grandmother used to tell him: “If you don’t send out, you’re not going to get out.”
“I’m trying to live it,” he said.
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