Below Bel Tor, Dartmoor

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That's lovely. I particularly like the way that the colour lifts the image - everso slightly - out of monochrome, adding a smidge of pure magic as it does so.

Posted by Amanda Bates on Thu 11 Oct 20:22:34

A really dynamic drawing Chris, love the textures and the colours.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 11 Oct 22:44:04

Great drawing Chris, good textures in the rock.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 12 Oct 08:44:07

It brings out the drama and wildness of the moor, one which you have to respect.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Fri 12 Oct 14:42:23

Just had a wander around your portfolio, wonderful work. The texture and form you've achieved in this one is great and I do like "Crackling" :) .

Posted by Val Kenyon on Mon 28 Oct 22:58:39

you have a super gallery of beautiful drawings.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Tue 29 Oct 04:06:25

Lovely drawing Chris and what a super idea to have a gallery devoted to charcoal work as well

Posted by Ros Patterson on Sun 10 Nov 17:22:06

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31/03/2015

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A dramatic pile of rocks below Bel Tor which is about a mile from Widdicome-in-the-moor. You would not walk past here normally as it is off the beaten track. I used coloured charcoal with some black

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Chris Howat

I started to paint seriously when I retired and attended a weekly class for a few years. After our teacher retired, our group continued to meet and we have found that this helps and encourages us. We have visiting artists to give workshops every month. I also attend a weekly life drawing class. I…

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