Daunt Books in Hampstead sits in a beautiful location on the very edge of Hampstead Heath. I walked past this window a few months ago and knew instantly that I wanted to draw it. The vibrant colours and shapes of the books and decor inside coupled with the beautiful wooden arched window frames make this shopfront an absolute feast for the eyes.
Daunt Books is a favourite independent bookshop for many Londoners with stores in Holland Park, Cheapside, Hampstead and Belsize Park. Each location is as stunning as the next both inside and out. A book lovers dream! I used ink and pencil for this drawing. My aim was to capture the magic of this delightful shopfront whilst giving a little hint of the treasures that await inside.
This original piece was drawn using ink and pencil on Fabriano Aquarello watercolour paper. It is mounted on a high float, resting on a ‘minuet’ board to compliment the fabriano paper. It is framed with a slim black wooden frame. The glass used in the frame is anti-reflective AR70 to both protect and preserve the drawing, and also ensure the highest quality visual experience with very little reflection or glare to distract the eye.
Paper size: W 42cm x 30cm
Frame size: W 50cm x H 38cm
Daunt Books in Hampstead sits in a beautiful location on the very edge of Hampstead Heath. I walked past this window a few months ago and knew instantly that I wanted to draw it. The vibrant colours and shapes of the books and decor inside coupled with the beautiful wooden arched window frames make this shopfront an absolute feast for the eyes.
Daunt Books is a favourite independent bookshop for many Londoners with stores in Holland Park, Cheapside, Hampstead and Belsize Park. Each location is as stunning as the next both inside and out. A book lovers dream! I used ink and pencil for this drawing. My aim was to capture the magic of this delightful shopfront whilst giving a little hint of the treasures that await inside.
This original piece was drawn using ink and pencil on Fabriano Aquarello watercolour paper. It is mounted on a high float, resting on a ‘minuet’ board to compliment the fabriano paper. It is framed with a slim black wooden frame. The glass used in the frame is anti-reflective AR70 to both protect and preserve the drawing, and also ensure the highest quality visual experience with very little reflection or glare to distract the eye.
Paper size: W 42cm x 30cm
Frame size: W 50cm x H 38cm
