High Sweden Bridge by James Underwood

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Good sketch James

Excellent sketching.

Thank you Heather, Stephen, Spencer and Frank.

A lovely sketch would make a super painting.

Thank you Valerie. Hopefully I’ll be pleased enough with the painting to add it to the Gallery.

Hang on Studio Wall
10/11/2024
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High Sweden Bridge is a 17th century packhorse bridge over Scandale Beck near Ambleside. Its name is believed to be derived from “svithinn”, an old Norse word meaning land cleared for cultivation. Graphite sketch on cartridge paper. Will probably use it as reference for a painting.

About the Artist
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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