Saddle Tor and Haytor , Dartmoor

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The Tors were painted with the cloud colour and then blued for the more distant Haytor. The ancient wall was knocked down to allow the viewer in. Hope this explanation helps.

Posted by David Pilgram on Wed 04 Jan 07:04:57

Lovely David, has a super quality to it and Happy New Year to you too

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 04 Jan 08:26:23

A superb painting.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 04 Jan 08:35:47

Thank you Heather and Dixie

Posted by David Pilgram on Wed 04 Jan 09:03:03

Happy New Year to you too! Love the painting!!

Posted by David Stevens on Wed 04 Jan 09:26:47

Excellent painting love the colours.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 04 Jan 11:17:05

Lovely feeling of distance in your painting David. Happy New Year.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Wed 04 Jan 11:57:24

Great painting, David. Happy New Year to you too.

Posted by Mia Ketels on Wed 04 Jan 12:05:06

A wonderful watercolour with lovely brickwork.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 04 Jan 13:07:09

A super painting David.

Posted by Chris Scott on Wed 04 Jan 15:45:42

Excellence in watercolour David……beautiful.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 04 Jan 16:02:18

Thank you so much everyone for your very kind remarks , so appreciated Dave

Posted by David Pilgram on Wed 04 Jan 17:15:39

Love the granulation in the sky and the feeling of wide open space David. Beautiful work.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 04 Jan 19:02:44

Nice one, David

Posted by Coral Pastor Caparrós on Thu 05 Jan 08:12:55

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04/01/2023

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY Watercolour 7" x 5" This is a sketch card i painted from a photo before Christmas. Sky was done in two applications, first the staining colours in order of applications , lemon yellow, Aliz Crimson and Winsor Blue(red shade). By using staining colours, once dry, the paper can be re wet and the clouds can be brushed in. Cloud colour: French Ultra + Cad Red.

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David Pilgram

David Pilgram is a Professional watercolour artist. He has exhibited, run courses and was guest artist on major cruise ships for many years(Saga and Fred Olsen) He demonstrated at the NEC, Birmingham and Published many articles for the`Leisure Painter` art magazine. He has Exhibited at:…

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