Rannerdale Knotts

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I like this James

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 06 Sep 11:12:12

Great work James. Love the mark making and textures.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Tue 06 Sep 16:23:22

Thank you Heather and Spencer. One of my favourite art tutors is Robert Dutton, a professional landscape artist who uses a variety of media (pastel, charcoal, acrylic, etc) in an energetic expressive style which I greatly admire but, despite having attended his superb courses, I have struggled to emulate. This picture is the first I have felt reasonably happy about.

Posted by James Underwood on Tue 06 Sep 16:41:13

Know the place well, James. You’ve captured the essence of the fell with a free expression that does justice to a fine small hill.

Posted by Frank Goddard on Tue 06 Sep 17:14:18

Thank you Frank.

Posted by James Underwood on Wed 07 Sep 06:24:45

Hang on Studio Wall

06/09/2022

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Rannerdale Knotts, with Crummock Water and Mellbreak beyond, in the Lake District. Mixed media: Derwent XL Charcoal and XL Graphite, Daler–Rowney acrylic ink, Conté crayons and lots of Winsor & Newton fixative spray, on hot-pressed paper.

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James Underwood

Other than sketching on agenda papers during tedious committee meetings, I started drawing and painting only after several years in retirement. Then, almost 70 years old, I first attended an art course. Still so much to learn, thankfully! — “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is…

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