'St Michael's, Martin-by-Horncastle' by Martin Williamson

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Very atmospheric with that brooding sky.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Mon 17 Jan 17:03:04

Did you take anyone with you, or did you go alone to these locations Martin? I love your work!

Posted by James Lazzari on Sun 30 Jan 07:55:59

Thank you Val! I like my dramatic skies!! James - thank you very much! I actually did this painting from a number of photos, but I prefer to work 'plein-air' if I can. Sometimes my wife comes with me, sometimes I am alone, but either way they don't take long to create, once I've established my viewpoint. 20 - 30 minutes is about average, any longer than that and they can start to be overworked and lose their freshness. Thanks again!

Posted by Martin Williamson on Sun 30 Jan 11:27:20

I guessed you may have gone to the location to either sketch or photograph, you are a very brave man Martin! That is not to say you had no part in the dramatic scary results in your painting!

Posted by James Lazzari on Sun 30 Jan 12:52:43

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31/03/2015

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The tiny Lincolnshire church of St Michael's is mainly Norman and early English. A Norman doorway leads into the narrow nave, where a 13th century chancel arch provides access to the tiny chancel. Pen and ink, ink wash.