Hardraw Force, Wensleydale, Yorkshire

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There is a lot to be said about this. However did you paint those rocks - the detail. I don't think I would have the patience. Amazing.

Posted by Jeannette Harrison on Sat 23 Jan 11:08:01

Great sense of scale, and this is a large painting - would love to see it in all its glory.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Sat 23 Jan 11:57:05

Hi Jeannette, I basically painted the rocks in (approx) 4" squares, virtually completing each one at t time. This method had a number of benefits: 1. Because I use a very limited palette, it was easy to match in the colours with the neighbouring sections. 2. I did not get "lost" as I was able to divide the reference photo in the same way. 3. I got "instant gratification" with each completion, so I did not lose motivation. 4. I knew when I was finished. However, I have to admit that it got pretty tedious at times, so I would switch to other things like the trees, water, etc. to give myself a break.

Posted by Richard Harpum on Sat 23 Jan 11:57:38

What fantastic detail you have achieved here. As well as the rocks the trees and water are excellent.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 24 Jan 15:10:34

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31/03/2015

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36" x 24". Hardraw force is located near the village of High Abbotside in Wensleydale in North Yorkshire, England. It is the highest unbroken waterfall in the UK. I was inspired to paint this by the sheer beauty of the setting; not only the waterfall itself but also the way the light shone through the trees and cascaded onto the rocks below. The different seams of rock, especially the red layers, added to the interest of the scene. The water had a brown hue, as it was stained by tannin, and provided interesting reflections of the rocks and waterfall. This painting took several weeks to complete, mainly due to the complexity of the rock formations. Please visit my web site at: www.richardharpum.com

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Richard Harpum

Award-winning artist, Richard Harpum, paints mainly with acrylics on canvas or board but also paints watercolour florals. He works in a realist style and pays meticulous attention to detail. Richard's primary areas of focus are landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes but he also paints still…

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