Drawings : Scenes

"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."

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Scenes
180 Works to view Page 1 2
180 Works to view Page 1 2
Scenes: Atmospheric landscapes composed in the studio: trees, rivers, rocks, cliffs. Plein air (early works) include bush, desert, sunsets and coastal scenes. City scenes include: streets, buildings, backyards, factories, and construction sites.
  • Houseboat Trip, Murray River (windmill) 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14 x 18 cm
    D-2011-4
  • Murray River (cliffs and bird) 2011
    drafting pen, black ink
    14 x 18 cm
    D-2011-3
  • Molen [windmill], Kostverlorenkade, Amsterdam 2010
    drafting pen, black ink
    18 x 14 cm
    D-2010-5
  • Sketch: Low Tide, Rozelle Bay 2009
    drafting pen, brown ink
    19 x 24.2 cm
    D-2009
  • Sketch: King Tide, Rozelle Bay 2009
    drafting pen, brown ink
    19 x 24.2 cm
    D-2009
  • Stonehenge drawn with freezing hand 2005
    drafting pen, black ink
    14 x 11 cm
    D-2005
  • Young Street from Our Window 2003
    pastel on Japanese paper
    62.5 x 94.5 cm
    D-2003
  • 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
  • Lane Closed, Kent Street, Miller's Point 1986
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    18 x 26 cm
    D-1986
  • Rank Kirby Furniture Factory, Interior 1985
    drafting pen and spittal wash on toned paper
    38 x 51 cm
    D-1985
  • Rank Kirby Furniture Factory, Lilyfield (Piper St end) 1985
    drafting pen and spittal 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
  • Fisheries Building, Kent St – Fire Ruin 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and wash
    29.7 x 41.9 cm
    D-1984
  • Fisheries House, Kent St., after Fire 1984
    drafting pen, brown ink and wash
    41.9 x 29.7 cm (image and sheet)
    D-1984
  • Rank Furniture Factory, Annandale 1984
    aka Rank Kirby Furniture Factory and Whites Creek Canal
    drafting pen and mixed media
    37 x 50 cm
    D-1984
  • Native Pines, Meroo Point, NSW 1980 circa
    pencil
    28 x 36 cm
    D-1980-c
  • Big Fat on the Jackhammer 1980
    drafting pen, brown ink
    27 x 36.7 cm
    D-1980
  • Sheet Metal Guillotine, Williams & Sons, Fairfield 1979
    drafting pen, brown ink and spittle wash
    17 x 23.5 cm
    D-1979
  • Michaela playing violin 1 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Stephen reading 'The Magic Pudding' 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    59.3 x 41.8 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 8 - tree trunk for 'Turning & Turning' 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 7 - branching tree for 'Turning & Turning' 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    59.3 x 41.8 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 6 - tree group and rock for 'Turning & Turning' 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    59.3 x 41.8 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 5 - Mountain Lagoon Rd (burnt trees and rocks) 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 4 - Mountain Lagoon Rd (escarp and tree) 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 3 - Mountain Lagoon Rd (trees and rocks) 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 2 - Mountain Lagoon Rd (trees) 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink and watercolour
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Easter 1 - Mountain Lagoon Rd (cliffs) 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink and watercolour
    41.8 x 59.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Anthony Hordens building, Sydney 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Ornate old building, Sydney 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Corner King and Pitt Streets, Sydney 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    27 x 36.3 cm
    D-1977
  • Council Flats, Lilyfield 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink, watercolour
    17.9 x 24 cm
    D-1977
  • Brachina Gorge (Flinders Ranges) 1977
    brush and brown wash
    36.9 x 53.4 cm
    D-1977
  • Cranes in the city 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    53.4 x 36.8 cm
    D-1977
  • Wisdom St, Annandale 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    36.8 x 53.4 cm
    D-1977
  • Gantry Crane: Rozelle Bay (from The Crescent) 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    27 x 36.4 cm
    D-1977
  • Ruined sheds and gantry, Rozelle Bay 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    27 x 36.4 cm
    D-1977
  • Factory workers resting, The Crescent, Rozelle Bay 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    36.2 x 27 cm
    D-1977
  • Corner shop, Annandale and Wisdom Streets 1977
    drafting pen, brown ink
    36.8 x 53.4 cm
    D-1977
  • Scaffolding 1977
    (St James Road Court from Elizabeth St., Sydney)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    53.4 x 36.8 cm
    D-1977
  • Rossie's house, Hudson and Young Sts (Annandale) 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976-66
  • Aqueduct (sewage): Annandale 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976-65
  • Trees in estuary, Murrah Gardens 13 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    pencil
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976-54
  • Pines in sand: Upper Colo 1976
    pencil
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976-37
  • PMG truck 1976 c.
    ballpoint pen, black
    20.9 x 29.6 cm
    D-1976
  • Bottom of Hudson St, Annandale 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    30 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens 14 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    42 x 29.9 cm
    D-1976
  • Coast banksias, Murrah Gardens 12 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    pencil
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Coastal ridge, Murrah Gardens 10 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Coastline trees, Murrah Gardens 9 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Goalen Point, Murrah Gardens 8 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Coastline ridge of trees, Murrah Gardens 7 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Goalen Point, Murrah Gardens 6 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens 5 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens 4 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens 3 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens 2 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens 1 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    drafting pen, brown ink
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Tree sketch 1976
    pencil
    29.9 x 42 cm
    D-1976
  • Murrah Gardens composition sketch 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    ballpoint pen, blue
    27.5 x 37.5 cm
    D-1976
  • Goleong [sic] Point Rock (Murrah Gardens) 1976
    (study for Goalen Point from Murrah Gardens, watercolour)
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.5 x 37.5 cm
    D-1976
  • Fruit shop Parramatta Rd, next to Flemings 1976
    pencil, watercolour
    24.7 x 26.7 cm
    D-1976
  • Town Hall Clock (Sydney) 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    24.7 x 26.7 cm
    D-1976
  • Cyclone fencing and gates (The Crescent) 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    24.7 × 26.7 cm
    D-1976
  • Railway bridge, The Crescent 1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    24.7 × 26.7 cm
    D-1976
  • View from 11 Hereford Street, Glebe 1972
    felt-tip pen
    37.9 x 27.6 cm
    D-1976
  • Clump of slender trees 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    37.5 x 27.2 cm
    D-1975-8
  • Study of two trees 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    37.5 x 27.2 cm
    D-1975-6
  • Tree study 1975
    pencil
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-5
  • Peeling bark 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-2
  • Abercrombie River bend 1975
    pencil, coloured pencil
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-15
  • Exposed roots and log 1975
    pencil
    37.5 x 27.2 cm
    D-1975-14
  • River bend reflections 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-13
  • River bank & log (Abercrombie River) 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-12
  • Abercrombie River, downstream 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-11
  • Rocky river bed and broken branch (Abercrombie River) 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-10
  • Study of trees through car window, in rain 1975
    (study for Abercrombie River, painting)
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975-1
  • Brachina Gorge (Flinders Ranges, SA) 1975-1976
    drafting pen, brown ink
    36.8 x 53.4 cm
    D-1975
  • Wollondilly River with fallen branch 1975
    pencil
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975
  • Abercrombie River bank 1975
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975
  • Study of leaves 1975
    (study for Abercrombie River, painting)
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.2 x 37.5 cm
    D-1975
  • Creek Bed Gums 1 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-9
  • Dry Creek Bed Gums 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-8
  • Darling River Gums 2 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-7
  • Mootwingee Ridges 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-20
  • Mootwingee Ridge 2 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-19
  • Creek Bed Gums 3 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-11
  • Creek Bed Gums 2 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973-10
  • Stunted Bushes, White Cliffs 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Mootwingee Ridge 1 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Nootambulla Gorge, Mootwingee 5 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Nootambulla Gorge, Mootwingee 4 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Nootambulla Gorge, Mootwingee 3 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Nootambulla Gorge, Mootwingee 2 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Nootambulla Gorge, Mootwingee 1 1973
    (Study for Nootambulla Gorge)
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Creek Bed Gums 4 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Darling River Gums 1 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • After rain: Outback 2 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • After rain: Outback1 1973
    pencil
    25.2 x 35.1 cm
    D-1973
  • Old Man in Backyard, Nelson St, Annandale 1973
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Native Pine (Hoop) 2 1973
    pencil
    33.5 x 24.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Native Pine (Hoop) 1 1973
    pencil
    33.5 x 24.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Native Pines, Warrumba Range 3 1973
    (study for Native Pines, painting)
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Native Pines, Warrumba Range 2 1973
    (study for Native Pines, painting)
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Native Pines, Warrumba Range 1 1973
    (study for Native Pines, painting)
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Gums in flood waters 1973
    (study Bogan R. in Flood)
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Jaggered [sic] trees 1973
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1973
  • Banksia 1972
    pencil
    27 (26.5 cm to cir. perf.) x 24.8 cm
    D-1972
  • Tree and Shadows Study 1972
    pencil
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1972
  • Group of gums 1972
    ballpoint pen, black
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1972
  • Trees on rocky ridge 1972
    ballpoint pen, black
    24.5 x 33.5 cm
    D-1972
  • Oxford Falls 4 1972
    (study for Escarp, painting)
    charcoal
    31.6 x 40.3 cm
    D-1972
  • Oxford Falls 3 1972
    (study for Escarp, painting)
    charcoal
    40.3 x 31.6 cm
    D-1972
  • Oxford Falls 2 1972
    (study for Escarp, painting)
    charcoal
    31.6 x 40.3 cm
    D-1972
  • Oxford Falls 1 1972
    (study for Escarp, painting)
    pencil, charcoal
    40.3 x 31.6 cm
    D-1972
  • St Albans 3 (left hill in shadow) 1972
    (Study for 'Shadow')
    pencil
    31.6 × 40.3 cm
    D-1972
  • St Albans 2 1972
    (Study for 'Shadow')
    pencil
    31.6 × 40.3 cm
    D-1972
  • St Albans 1 (trees) 1972
    pencil
    31.6 × 40.3 cm
    D-1972
  • Cascades, National Park 1971
    (Wattamolla Royal National Park)
    ballpoint pen, black
    27.6 x 37.8 cm
    D-1971
  • Corner Hereford Street and Glebe Point Road 1970
    felt-tip pen, watercolour
    15.2 × 18.8 cm
    D-1970
  • Hereford Street, Glebe 1970 c.
    felt-tip pen
    15.2 × 18.8 cm
    D-1968
  • Indoors 1970 c.
    felt-tip pen, black
    18.8 x 15.2 cm
    D-1968
  • View from Top Flat, 115A Paddington St. 1963
    nib pen, brush, black ink and wash
    30.5 - 32 (irreg. top) x 55.5 cm
    D-1963

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Drawings : Scenes 180 Works Page 1 2

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