The clocks have changed and I'm desperately seeking signs of spring, there has been a beautiful carpet of snowdrops outside our house and the daffs are looking splendid. With a leap of faith the trees are just starting to spout green buds but it all seems quite stark out there!
A cold windy Easter Sunday and we ventured out up the Coquet Valley for some fresh air and to explore some esoteric crags to be found in the Cheviots. It wouldn't have been too cool if not for the wind - and then the rain.... fortunately I sat in the carpark sketching trees while Dr Fred climbed the hill to tick off a crag across the ridge. Consequently he got soaked and I stayed nice and dry. We drove to the head of the river where its just a tiny stream and this time I braved the elements to climb the muddy track to look at the remains of the roman forts on the hill.
We found a nice farm cafe on the way back where we were served an enormous pot of tea and home made cheese scones and a very nice woman gave us a taste of a caramel slice - probably have to return for more one day...
Using a graphite stick, fine liner and a touch of watercolour I sketched a tree in the rain.. (Tree in rain me in car)
This is part of my 'do one drawing a day' new years resolution - I also did some detailed lichen sketches and some continuous line drawings of my rucksack....
My other new years resolution to learn to hoola hoop isn't going so well!!
A cold windy Easter Sunday and we ventured out up the Coquet Valley for some fresh air and to explore some esoteric crags to be found in the Cheviots. It wouldn't have been too cool if not for the wind - and then the rain.... fortunately I sat in the carpark sketching trees while Dr Fred climbed the hill to tick off a crag across the ridge. Consequently he got soaked and I stayed nice and dry. We drove to the head of the river where its just a tiny stream and this time I braved the elements to climb the muddy track to look at the remains of the roman forts on the hill.
We found a nice farm cafe on the way back where we were served an enormous pot of tea and home made cheese scones and a very nice woman gave us a taste of a caramel slice - probably have to return for more one day...
Using a graphite stick, fine liner and a touch of watercolour I sketched a tree in the rain.. (Tree in rain me in car)
This is part of my 'do one drawing a day' new years resolution - I also did some detailed lichen sketches and some continuous line drawings of my rucksack....
My other new years resolution to learn to hoola hoop isn't going so well!!
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