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
318 Works to view Page 1 2 3
318 Works to view Page 1 2 3
  • Jelly Bush (Leptospermum polygalifolium) 2 2025
    goldpoint, pastel
    21.0 x 28.2 cm
    D-2025
  • Jelly Bush (Leptospermum polygalifolium) 1 2021
    September 2021
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    D-2021
  • Chorizema cordatum - Native Flame Pea 2021
    goldpoint, pastel and conté
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2021
  • Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia baileyana) - 3 Branches 2020
    pastel
    38.0 x 55.0 cm
    D-2020
  • Chorizema cordatum - Native Pea Flower 2020
    pastel and conté
    28.0 x 21.5 cm
    D-2020
  • Native Frangipani Flowers 2020
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    D-2020
  • Scribbly Gum Blossom with Flies 2020
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2020
  • Scribbly Gum Blossom with Teddy-bear Bees 2020
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2020
  • Queensland Wattle (Acacia podalyriifolia) - 5 Sprigs 2018
    pastel
    38.0 x 55.0 cm
    D-2018
  • Wiry Bauera (Bauera rubioides), Hartz Ranges, Tasmania 2018
    pastel, conté and goldpoint
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2018
  • Lucian asleep 2015
    pencil
    14.8 x 21 cm
    D-2015
  • Lucian asleep, Cafe 1900, Amsterdam 2014
    pencil
    13.0 x 20.3 cm
    D-2014
  • Odette breastfeeding Lucian 2014
    pencil
    20.3 x 13.0 cm
    D-2014
  • Queensland Silver Wattle (Acacia podalyriifolia) and Seedpods 2014
    pastel and conté
    28.0 x 22.0 cm
    D-2014
  • Mum doing X-word 2013
    brush and ink
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    D-2013
  • Beggar in Venice 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    13.0 x 20.3 cm
    D-2013
  • Sidewalk Cafe, Venice 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip and spittle wash
    13.0 x 20.3 cm
    D-2013
  • Women in Dubai 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip
    20.3 x 13.0 cm
    D-2013
  • Russian cellist busking in Venice 2013
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip
    13.0 x 20.3 cm
    D-2013
  • Mum at 101 2012
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.2 x 21.1 cm
    D-2012
  • Houseboat Trip, Murray River (windmill) 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2011-4
  • Murray River (cliffs and bird) 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2011-3
  • Shoulder, Arm and Elbow (right, lateral view): Muscles and Fascia 2011
    study for 'The anatomy lesson of Dr Freeman'
    pastel
    29.0 x 21.0 cm
    A-2011
  • Imy Reading 'Harry Potter' 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2011-2
  • Imy Reading on Sofa 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    18.0 x 14.0 cm
    D-2011-1
  • Ngong Ping Garden Restaurant, Hong Kong 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.2 x 21.1 cm
    D-1988
  • La Puerta del Vino 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    21.1 x 14.2 cm
    D-1988
  • Toledo by day (diptych, RHS) 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-1988
  • Toledo by day (diptych, LHS) 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-1988
  • Stephen Freeman, Concertmaster NDA, Den Haag ... 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.8 x 20.7 cm
    D-1988
  • Nielsen Park 2010
    aka Woman at Beach, Nielsen Park, Sydney
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2010-7
  • Simon Murphy Conducting New Dutch Academy (Den Haag) 2010
    drafting pen, black ink
    18.0 x 14.0 cm
    D-2010-6
  • Molen [windmill], Kostverlorenkade, Amsterdam 1 2010
    drafting pen, black ink
    18.0 x 14.0 cm
    D-2010-5
  • Forearm (left, medial view): Forceps Gripping Flexor Tendons 2010
    study for 'The anatomy lesson of Dr Freeman'
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.5 cm
    A-2010
  • Not a Rothko (pen study for print) 2010
    'She Sees' Series
    drafting pen, black fibre-tip
    21.1 x 14.2 cm
    D-2010-3
  • Stephen Freeman, Concertmaster and Nina Bols Lundgren, Soprano 2010
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2010-2
  • Picking Lilly Pillies, Piper St, Annandale 2010
    goldpoint and pastel
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2010-3
  • Chatting Smokers, Glebe Point Road 2010
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2010-1
  • Hand and wrist (left), extensor muscles and tendons 2010
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.0 cm
    A-2010
  • Hand and flexed wrist (right), extensor tendons, intrinsic muscles 2010
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.0 cm
    A-2010
  • Imy Drinking Lemonade 2009 circa
    pastel
    30.0 x 42.0 cm
    D-2009
  • Sweet Pea Symphony 2009
    goldpoint and pastel
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2009
  • Waratah 2009
    drafting pen, black ink
    18.0 x 14.0 cm
    D-2009
  • Imogen Drawing 2009
    goldpoint, pencil, black conté
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2009
  • Sketch: Low Tide, Rozelle Bay 2009
    drafting pen, brown ink
    19.0 x 24.2 cm
    D-2009
  • Sketch: King Tide, Rozelle Bay 2009
    drafting pen, brown ink
    19.0 x 24.2 cm
    D-2009
  • Smasch's Ear and Eva Cox, Glebe Deli Cafe 2009
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 18.0 cm
    D-2009
  • Waratah (goldpoint and pastel) 2008
    goldpoint and pastel
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2008
  • Gaia Listening to Grandpa Reading 2008
    drafting pen, black ink
    20.3 x 20.1 cm
    D-2008
  • White Tea Tree Flowers (Leptospermum scoparium) 2008
    goldpoint and conté
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2008
  • Australian Golden Pea Flower (Dillwynia sericea) 2008
    goldpoint and conté
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2008
  • Australian Four-petal Flower (blue) 2008
    goldpoint and conté
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2008
  • Shoulder and Thorax / Deltoid, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscles (right shoulder) 2008
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2008
  • Head, bisected (right side), medial view: nasal conchae, palate and tongue 2008
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2008
  • Head and neck (right side): muscles, vessels and glands 2008
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2008
  • Skulls: Fetal and Adult Contrasted 2008
    goldpoint
    21.3 x 28.3 cm
    A-2008
  • Skull, bisected, opened out, with mandible 2008
    goldpoint and pastel
    28.3 x 22.1 cm
    A-2008
  • Skull, quarter-sectioned 2008
    conté and pastel
    22.1 x 28.3 cm
    A-2008
  • Upper Limb, Shoulder Muscles (right) and Hand with Extensor Tendons (lateral views) 2007
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • The Skier / Upper Limb and shoulder muscles (right, anterior view) 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of the Shoulder / Upper Limbs and shoulders over skeleton (anterior view) 2007
    pastel and conté
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Pronated Hand and Forearm (right): extensor muscles and bones 2007
    pastel and conté
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • My foot! 2007
    Foot right, superior view of extensor tendons, muscles
    pastel and conté
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Lower Limb (left), posterior view: hollow of knee, hamstrings, calf muscles 2007
    pastel and conté
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Pelvis and Thighs: skeleton, ligaments, deep muscles 2007
    pastel and conté
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Simon's Hands 2007
    pastel and conté
    29.5 x 42 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Peter's Hand 2007
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Matthew's Hands 2007
    pastel and conté
    37.5 x 55 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Judas' Hand 2007
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Christ's Left Hand 2007
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Bartholomew's Left Hand 2007
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • Anatomy of Gestures in 'The Last Supper': Andrew's Hands 2007
    pastel and conté
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • Spinal cord in vertebral canal, spinal nerves, membranes, cerebellum 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Brain (right): cerebral cortex and cerebellum 2007
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2007
  • Posterior Thigh Muscles 2007
    Lower Limbs and pelvis, posterior view, reflected gluteal muscles
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Deep Hip Muscles / Hip (left), lateral view, deep muscles (gluteus maximus removed) 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Shoulder (left), posterior view: tendon attachments (above), muscles (below) 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Back, neck and shoulder muscles, window dissections 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Back Muscles and Shiny Mirror Tendons / Back, neck and shoulder muscles, fascia 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Chin up! / Neck and lower jaw (right side): muscles, glands, inferior view 2007
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2007
  • Simon Murphy (viola), New Dutch Academy Soloists 2006
    drafting pen, brown ink
    14.0 x 20.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Eduard Wesley (oboe), New Dutch Academy Soloists 2006
    drafting pen, brown ink
    14.0 x 20.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Stephen Freeman (violin), New Dutch Academy Soloists 2006
    drafting pen, brown ink
    14.0 x 20.0 cm
    D-2001
  • Georgia Brown (flute), New Dutch Academy Soloists 2006
    drafting pen, brown ink
    14.0 x 20.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Gluteus Maximus / Hip (right), lateral view: window cut in gluteus maximus, sciatic nerve 2006
    pastel and conté
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • The Archer's Back / Muscle action of an archer (posterior view) 2006
    drafting pen, brown ink and mixed media (creased LHS)
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2006
  • Passionfruit and Flower 2006
    goldpoint, coloured pastel and conté
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Lilly Pilly, Blossoms and Berries 2006
    goldpoint, coloured pastel and conté
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Feisty 95-year-old Mum 2006
    goldpoint, coloured pastel and conté
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Marking Exams 2006
    goldpoint, black chalk and white chalk
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    D-2006
  • Abducted Lower Limb 2006
    Thigh muscles, femoral arteries, external genitalia
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • The Cyclist and Tennis Player / Back: spine, ribs, scapulae, neck muscles 2006
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2006
  • Upper Limb Actions: Finger lifting (top), flexing with precision grip, extending to point 2006
    chalk on blackboard
    116.0 x 86.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Back of the Blade / Shoulder (left), posterior view of muscles, spine of scapula 2006
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Drawing the Bow / Muscle Action of an Archer (anterior view) 2006
    pastel
    21.0 x 29.7 cm
    A-2006
  • Anatomy of Michelangelo's 'David': Proportion and Contrapposto (posterior view) 2006
    chalk on blackboard
    116.0 x 86.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Anatomy of Michelangelo's 'David': Proportion and Contrapposto (anterior view) 2006
    chalk on blackboard
    116.0 x 86.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Neck (right side): deep muscles and levator scapulae 2006
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Half Skull, Half Face / Head and neck: face muscles, skull, orbit, and clavicles 2006
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Face and neck muscles (left side), lateral view 2006
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Insight / Facial muscles and eye 2006
    aka Here's looking at you
    pastel
    29.7 x 21.0 cm
    A-2006
  • Stonehenge drawn with freezing hand 2005
    drafting pen, black ink
    14.0 x 11.0 cm
    D-2005
  • Fetal Skeleton 2005
    drafting pen, black ink
    36.0 x 28.0 cm
    A-2005
  • Musicians Living in Amsterdam 2005
    pastel
    29.7 x 42.0 cm
    2005
  • Tinting a Towel in Lilac 2005
    violet, black and white chalk on grey pastel paper
    30.0 x 21.0 cm
    T-2005
  • 15-colour Sfumato Tomato 2005
    pastel chalks on red-ochre Ingres paper
    32.5 x 24.5 cm
    T-2005
  • Sex Change for Vitruvian Man 2005
    After Leonardo's 'Vitruvian Man'
    drafting pen, black ink and gouache
    24.5 x 21 cm
    2005
  • Surgery Reattaching Ginevra de 'Benci's Arms and Hands 2005
    graphite underdrawing, coloured pencil and conté with giclée
    29.0 x 21.0 cm
    2005
  • Gilding the Lily 2005
    goldpoint, black and white chalk
    23.0 x 28.0 cm
    D-2005
  • Right Hand: Studies of Gripping Action 2003
    pastel
    30.0 x 42.0 cm
    A-2003
  • Wounded Tree from Our Window 2003
    pastel
    42 x 31 cm
    D-2006
  • Young Street from Our Window 2003
    pastel on Japanese paper
    62.5 x 94.5 cm
    D-2003
  • Anatomy of Rodin's Andromeda: pelvis, sacrum and coccyx 2002
    drafting pen, black ink, wash and white correction fluid
    30.0 x 20.3 cm
    A-2002
  • Imy Listening to 'The Hobbit' 2002
    pastel
    55.5 x 79.0 cm
    2002
  • Stephen Freeman (violin), Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Farewell Concert, ABC Hall 2001
    aka Stephen in ABO farewell ABC Hall
    drafting pen, brown ink
    21.0 x 28.4 cm
    2001
  • Peretta Anggerek (countertenor), Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Farewell Concert, ABC Hall 2001
    drafting pen, brown ink
    21.0 x 28.4 cm
    2001
  • Tommie Andersson (theorbo), Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Farewell Concert, ABC Hall 2001
    drafting pen, brown ink
    21.0 x 28.4 cm
    2001
  • Craig Hill (basset clarinet), Stephen Freeman (violin), Nicole Forsyth (viola), Australian Brandenburg Orchestra 2001
    drafting pen, brown ink
    21.0 x 28.4 cm
    2001
  • Head and Upper Torso Bisected (both halves, external and internal aspects) 2001
    pencil and conté
    29.5 x 42 cm
    A-2001
  • Upper Limb and Shoulder (left, posterior view): muscles, tendons, fascia 2001
    pastel
    29.5 x 42 cm
    A-2001
  • Sole of Left Foot and Ankle 2001
    aka Undersole of Left Foot
    drafting pen, brown and black ink
    22 x 27 cm
    A-2001
  • Head and shoulder, abducted arm (left side, superior view) 2001
    drafting pen, black ink
    42 x 29.5 cm
    A-2001
  • Mother and Son 2001
    Skeletons of adult and child contrasted
    pastel and conté
    42 x 29.5 cm
    A-2001
  • Dissected Legs 2001
    Legs and feet: muscles, fascia, Achilles tendons
    pastel and conté
    30.0 x 42.0 cm
    A-2001
  • Baroque Violinist - Stephen [Freeman] 2001
    aka Stephen in 'Mixed Doubles' Canberra
    drafting pen, black ink
    28.5 x 21 cm
    T-2001

Drawings : 318 Works Page 1 2 3
Drawings : 318 Works Page 1 2 3

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