Sharp Edge by James Underwood

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Wow what a walk, good painting James

Thank you Heather. It is indeed a breathtaking experience!

Super depiction of a difficult mountain to climb.

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14/09/2024
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Sharp Edge is the most challenging (and hazardous) route to the summit of Blencathra (868 metres) in the Lake District. I ascended it about 15 years ago, but doing so now could unnecessarily burden our busy local orthopaedic surgeons! Mixed media: watercolour, acrylic (applied with palette knife and card), oil pastel and casein. Cold-pressed watercolour 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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