Moody day on Ullswater

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Love the image and the feeling of poetry in this, Stuart.

Posted by Thalia Stones on Thu 06 Dec 06:31:22

Great drama Stuart and very biblical. Love the movement within the painting.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 06 Dec 10:41:06

How beautiful this looks Stuart, the sky is so majestic! Fabulous painting.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 06 Dec 15:26:00

Cheers guys, I do love a bit of drama... I did not start out to be so dramatic but it just evolved, I can never resist pushing it seems. Naughty, I know it is not everyone's cup of tea but it is what I love to paint, so I guess it is just me. Like it or not.

Posted by Stuart Fraser on Thu 06 Dec 18:03:46

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05/12/2018

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This image was inspired by a walk on Askham fell above Pooley Bridge. This is one of our favourite walks and I have painted this scene before and will many times I imagine . The day was pretty dark and moody but every now and again gaps appeared and Jacobs Ladders, shafts of sunlight would stab down to illuminate the fells below. Even on the darkest day Ullswater never lets you down

About the Artist

Stuart Fraser

I always attempt to bring a bit of passion, atmosphere and drama to my work, finding inspiration everywhere. From the marshes and spectacular UK coastline to the fells, moors, and mountains of my beloved Cumbria. I class myself as just an old fashioned landscape painter, who works mostly in oils,…

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