Barges Under Repair, Pin Mill

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Nice sketches both David. Totally grab the subject. The mooring lines pull you into the picture nicely.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 09 Nov 10:59:17

Really good sketch, there is loads to see yet it's not overdone.

Posted by Annie Davenport on Thu 09 Nov 11:57:37

Very nice watercolour David

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 09 Nov 14:10:39

Very nice work David.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 09 Nov 14:41:59

This is terrific, David, lovely moody painting.

Posted by Willie Drea on Thu 09 Nov 16:36:46

Beautifully executed David.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 09 Nov 18:39:40

Really lovely sketch David.

Posted by Paula Cullen on Thu 09 Nov 23:21:46

Thank you all, it's comments like those that have made me see quick sketching as a satisfying end in itself, not just a preparation for a more considered painting.

Posted by David Whitehead on Fri 10 Nov 09:25:24

Hang on Studio Wall

09/11/2017

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A quick watercolour sketch from my favourite location. Old barges are just magnificent, not just the fully restored ones but also the hulks and houseboat conversions. Well, you don't get many muddy creeks and tidal rivers on the edge of the Peak District where I live.

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David Whitehead

I have always loved the British landscape – walking in it, photographing it and now, since early retirement, painting it in watercolour. I prefer to paint in the field and have experienced all the difficulties the British weather can present to a painter, from the sun drying the paint on the…

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