Picking Lilli Pillis, Piper St, Annandale, 2010
goldpoint & pastel on silicon carbide paper
21 x 28 cm

"Drawing is the foundation of my art -my sketchbook is always at hand" ~ Susan Dorothea White

Drawings:

"Susan White is constantly sketching from everyday life and it is from the many sketchbooks that she first extracts the material for her compositions." (A. Wernig, Munich, 1980)

The artist works in a variety of drawing media: pen and ink, ballpoint, brush, crayon, chalk, pastel, conté, and charcoal. Recently she has developed mixed media techniques in silverpoint and goldpoint.

"Capturing the essence in line alone is for me the purest form of expression."
Grid view
List view
pen, ink, spittle wash
129 Works to view Page 1 2
129 Works to view Page 1 2
  • Maya – terra cotta, Berlin 1990
    (sketch)
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17.5 x 19.5 cm
    SB-1990
  • Knolselderij (celery root) 2 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    13 x 20.3 cm
    D-2013
  • Beggar in Venice 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    13 x 20.3 cm
    D-2013
  • Sidewalk Cafe, Venice 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    13 x 20.3 cm
    D-2013
  • Harrow, Stephen playing viola, La Nuova Musica (London) 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    10.8 x 15.3 cm
    D-2012
  • Cascades, Flat Rock Creek, RN Park 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    20.7 x 14.8 cm
    D-2012
  • Mum eating, spoon and fork 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-2012
  • Mum 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-2012
  • Mum 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    20.7 x 14.8 cm
    D-2012
  • Mum eating 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-2012
  • Mum 2012
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    20.7 x 14.8 cm
    D-2012
  • Seaweed 2012
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    21 x 29.7 cm
    D-2012
  • Along the Murray River 2011
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    21 x 29.7 cm
    D-2011
  • Burnt hollow tree, RNP 2011
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    20.7 x 14.8 cm
    D-2011
  • Toledo from the Parador 2011
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-2011
  • Near Widden, Goulburn River 2011
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    21.1 x 14.2 cm
    D-2011
  • Cooinda coffee (palm at cafe, Kakadu) 2009
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    29.7 x 21 cm
    D-2009
  • Nitmiluk (crocodile) 2009
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    29.7 x 21 cm
    D-2009
  • Strangle Fig, Kakadu Lodge 2009
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    29.7 x 21 cm
    D-2009
  • Nelson Falls (Tasmania) 2009
    graphite, drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    29.7 x 21 cm
    D-2009
  • Paul (Trevor St, Lilyfield) 2009
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    20.3 x 20.1 cm
    D-2009
  • Rambone 2005
    drafting pen, grey fibre-tip and spittle wash
    21 x 29 cm
    D-2005
  • Wombat hole, Goulburn River National Park 2004
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    20.8 x 12.2 cm
    D-2004
  • Goulburn River National Park (hillside, kookaburra) 2004
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    19 x 26.3 cm
    D-2004
  • Goulburn River National Park (burnt-out tree) 2004
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    26.3 x 19 cm
    D-2004
  • Stephen studying Beethoven Trio music score, Goulburn River NP 2004
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    19 x 26.3 cm
    D-2004
  • Imy, Cadbury and Patch 2003
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    20.8 x 12.2 cm
    D-2003
  • Gedion Nyanhongo, 'Grinding', Shona sculpture (Chapunga Gallery, Melbourne) 2000
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    14.7 x 20.1 cm
    D-2000
  • Smasch with mug of tea, RN Park 2000
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    14.7 x 20.1 cm
    D-2000
  • Cascades, Crystal Pool, Royal National Park 2000
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    14.7 x 20.1 cm
    D-2000
  • Imy and hand 2000
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21 x 29 cm
    D-2000
  • Skateboard (dog, Pennington, South Africa) 2000
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21 x 29 cm
    D-2000
  • Michaela and Graham (Wedding, Pennington, South Africa) 2000
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    21 x 29 cm
    D-2000
  • Right hand drawing of left hand - my own 2000
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    19.2 x 24.1 cm
    D-2000
  • Gaia (head and hand) 1998
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    11.9 x 17.8 cm
    D-1998
  • Deity Vessel, Mexico (Metropolitan Museum, NY) 1998
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    14.6 x 9.5 cm
    D-1998
  • Mossy Point (jagged rocks) 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.5 x 45.2 cm
    D-1997
  • Mossy Point 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.5 x 45.2 cm
    D-1997
  • Wullumba, Chillagoe 1997
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    21.7 x 26.7 cm
    D-1997
  • Annan River, Cooktown 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    26.7 x 21.7 cm
    D-1997
  • Pepper (minding Deirdre's dog) 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    23.7 x 33.2 cm
    D-1997
  • Dug, Eversleigh Hospital 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    33.2 x 24.2 cm
    D-1997
  • Sketch: Head in the Clouds 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21.7 x 13.4 cm
    D-1997
  • Chillagoe (limestone outcrops) 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    13.4 x 21.7 cm
    D-1997
  • Strangler Fig (Daintree rainforest) 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21.7 x 13.4 cm
    D-1997
  • Fan Palm (Daintree rainforest) 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    13.4 x 21.7 cm
    D-1997
  • Daintree (rainforest tree buttress) 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    13.4 x 21.7 cm
    D-1997
  • Blue-gum, peeling bark 1997
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21 x 14.8 cm
    D-1997
  • Imy asleep 1996
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    13.4 x 21.7 cm
    D-1996
  • Amelia (Perina breast-feeding) 1995
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    24.2 x 29.4 cm
    D-1995
  • Amelia (Perina and Peter's daughter) 1995
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    24.2 x 29.4 cm
    D-1995
  • Dug's house (264 Annandale St) 1994
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    14.8 x 20.4 cm
    D-1994
  • Aldert Klut (passed out) 1991
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    23.3 x 18.2 cm
    D-1991
  • Cherie and Tiffany (Klut-Leigh, Amsterdam) 1991
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    23.3 x 18.2 cm
    D-1991
  • Lund Cathedral, carving of female sculptor with child, climbing pillar 1991
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    23.3 x 18.2 cm
    D-1991
  • Not Nice! (view of street, from hotel) 1990
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    23.3 x 18.2 cm
    D-1990
  • Arthie (Michaela's dog, Amsterdam) 1990
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    23.3 x 17 cm
    D-1990
  • Michaela with perm (Amsterdam) 1990
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    12 x 16.3 cm
    D-1990
  • Arthur & Baldric (Michaela's dog and cat, Amsterdam) 1990
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    12 x 16.3 cm
    D-1990
  • Brian, Gottingen 1990
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    16.3 x 12 cm
    D-1990
  • Curl Grubs 1989
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    16.2 x 22 cm
    D-1989
  • Dad, Monreith Hospital 3 (profile) 1989
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    16.2 x 22 cm
    D-1989
  • Dad, Monreith Hospital 2 1989
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    16.2 x 22 cm
    D-1989
  • Aeroflot, Frankfurt to Moscow (African child, colour notes) 1989
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    18 x 14.2 cm
    D-1989
  • Train, Bruxelles to A'dam (Stephen sleeping) 1989
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    18 x 14.2 cm
    D-1989
  • Castlereagh River (right channel; cont. view to far right) 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    38 x 51 cm
    D-1988
  • Castlereagh River (left channel; cont. view to right) 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    38 x 51 cm
    D-1988
  • Gum by the Castlereagh River 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    51 x 38 cm
    D-1988
  • Barwon River 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    38 x 51 cm
    D-1988
  • Shoalhaven River, Autumn 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    38 x 51 cm
    D-1988
  • Onyx sculpture 'Meditation' by Felipe Castaneda 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    21.6 x 13.2 cm
    D-1988
  • 4 Mile Mine, Lightning Ridge (trees) 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    21.6 x 13.2 cm
    D-1988
  • Saddle, Split Rock, Warrumbungles 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash, watercolour
    21.6 x 13.2 cm
    D-1988
  • Children and waves (Garie Beach) 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    13.2 x 21.6 cm
    D-1988
  • Garie Beach (and cliff) 1988
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    13.2 x 21.6 cm
    D-1988
  • The Invalid / Brian Sick 1987
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    51 x 38 cm
    D-1987
  • Paul heavily medicated (Rozelle Hospital) 1986
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    19 x 25.5 cm
    D-1986
  • Paul asleep (Rozelle Hospital), Paul said ... 1986
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    19 x 25.5 cm
    D-1986
  • Lane Closed, Kent Street, Miller's Point 1986
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    18 x 26 cm
    D-1986
  • Alex, Flick's daughter (Felicity Thompson's daughter) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    25.9 x 17.6 cm
    D-1985
  • Wieland and Barthold Kuijken (Concert, Newcastle) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17.6 x 25.9 cm
    D-1985
  • Sigiswald Kuijken, baroque violinist, concert Newcastle (signed with 'Bravo') 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17.6 x 25.9 cm
    D-1985
  • Lizzy (Moran, looking down) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    25.9 x 17.6 cm
    D-1985
  • Lizzy (Moran, looking down, looking up) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    25.9 x 17.6 cm
    D-1985
  • Snail studies 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17.6 x 25.9 cm
    D-1985
  • Huntsman Spiders 1985
    (study for Eternal Pursuit)
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17.6 x 25.9 cm
    D-1985
  • Grape stems 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    14.7 x 20 cm
    D-1985
  • Stephen, three-quarter left 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    36.8 x 53.3 cm
    D-1985
  • Backyards and city buildings, Kent St 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1985
  • Blue Gum (trunk, juvenile leaves) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and watercolour
    49.2 x 37.2 cm
    D-1985
  • Blue Gum (diagonal branch) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and watercolour
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1985
  • Blue Gum (branches) 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and watercolour
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1985
  • Coal and Candle Creek (distant figures fishing) 1985
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1985
  • Crystal Pool (Royal National Park, bird, colour notes) 1985
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1985
  • Kent Street 1985
    aka Traffic Control Man, Kent Street
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    42 x 59 cm
    D-1985
  • Silver Wattle 1985
    aka Silver Wattle in Our Backyard
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash on toned paper
    38 x 51 cm
    D-1985
  • Palm Trees, Johnstons Creek Canal 1985
    aka Palm Trees by Johnstons Creek Canal, Rozelle Bay
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash on toned paper
    21 x 30 cm
    D-1985
  • Sydney from Darling Harbour 1985
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • Playground and plane, Annandale 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • White Bay from Annandale Street 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • Factory, White Creek, Annandale 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • Bluegum (juvenile leaves, Annandale) 1984
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • Stephen 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21 x 29 cm
    D-1984
  • Florian (Keil) 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    18 x 24.0 cm
    D-1984
  • Darling Harbour and Moon (incomplete expressway) 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • Darling Harbour (incomplete expressway) 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1984
  • 280 Annandale St (backs of houses, looking north) 1982
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    37.2 x 49.2 cm
    D-1982
  • Kangaroo Island, Xmas '82 (weathered branch) 1982
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    24.6 x 36.3 cm
    D-1982
  • Tired Stephen Eating 1981
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    23.9 x 18.1 cm
    D-1981
  • School shoe and sock - Michaela 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    36.3 x 27 cm
    D-1980
  • Jan Morrison 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1980
  • Stephen with new transistor 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    36.3 x 27 cm
    D-1980
  • Paul (head study) 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1980
  • Paul and Brian discussing poetry 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1980
  • Paul concentrating 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    36.3 x 27 cm
    D-1980
  • Brian (in check shirt) 1980
    (study for Month in Time, painting)
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1980
  • Chinese Toddler 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17 x 23.5 cm
    D-1980
  • Sheet Metal Guillotine, Williams & Sons, Fairfield 1979
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17 x 23.5 cm
    D-1979
  • Chinese Baby, Fingers in Mouth 1979
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17 x 23 cm
    D-1979
  • Posterior cranium, dural windows (cerebrum removed), spinal dorsal rootlets 2010
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    29.7 x 21 cm
    A-2010
  • Left upper limb with collar bone (superior view), right hand 2006
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    21 x 29.7 cm
    A-2006
  • Muscles of back and shoulder (Amazing Human Body Exhibition, Sydney) 2006
    (plastinations)
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    14.7 x 21 cm
    A-2006
  • Pes anserinus 2000
    ('goose's foot', left knee, medial view, with calf muscle)
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    42.2 x 29 cm
    A-2000
  • Vessels of face; sternocleidomastoid muscle (left) 2000
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    29 x 42.2 cm
    A-2000
  • Head and thorax, median sagittal section (left); detail of pons and cerebellum 2000
    drafting pen, black ink and spittle wash
    29 x 42.2 cm
    A-2000

Drawings : pen, ink, spittle wash 129 Works Page 1 2
Drawings : pen, ink, spittle wash 129 Works Page 1 2

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