Martindale

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Another superb ink and watercolour of a lake district scene!!

Lovely work James. I do like how you’ve painted the centre of the picture and left your drawing at the edges. Really effective!

A lovely composition. Agree with Spencer on your edges being left. Very effective.

A great sketch James, like it a lot

Thank you David, Spencer, Chris, Christine and Heather. The subject and style is influenced by John Harrison (drawninyorkshire.com). I attended one of his workshops last year. He often leaves areas unpainted, such as the edges of the ink drawing. Here it helps to emphasise the main subject.

A sense of place...it's a gem James.

Thank you Paul and Sylvia. Much appreciated.

Hang on Studio Wall
25/09/2022
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Martindale, Cumbria. Line and wash with Rohrer & Klingner ink and Winsor & Newton watercolours on Canson rough 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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