Snowy Crinkles from Mickleden

snowy crinkles from mickeldon cast removed nov15
Comments

Really good Keith, love the intensity of those dark inks

The foreground rocks really glisten. Excellent.

Great job. Particularly like the foreground slippery snowy rocks

Superbly done Keith.

Hang on Studio Wall
20/11/2023
1 like
128 views

Something of a departure for me, this ink and wash painting was adapted from a photo taken up the Mickleden valley in the Lake District on a very cold Winter walk. The view, looking towards the Crinkle Crags, had virtually no colour and seemed ideal for an ink drawing. Derwent GRAPHIK line markers in black and graphite were used, which are not waterproof. Pale watercolour washes were used to soften the ink edges.

About the Artist
Keith Hodsoll

After a career teaching Physics in Secondary Schools, I have thoroughly enjoyed having the time to explore painting more seriously. Living in the Lake District and with Morecambe Bay nearby, I have had plenty of material close at hand. I have been a keen amateur photographer for many years and…

View full profile
More by Keith Hodsoll