The story behind the sketches- No1 Rampsgill Head. As I am in the process of putting the finishing touches to the text for the Wainwrights in Colour Book (more news on that to be posted shortly), I often get frustrated that the limitations in the design of the book means that…
The long wait for winter. As I near the end of the Wainwrights in Colour project I work away in the studio by mostly completing the last of the sketches of the fells during the day and then, late into the evening fine tuning the book. After the set back…
On Location 15th January 2016. Coledale near Braithwaite, North Western Fells region. Fells climbed none. Parking in layby on Whinlatter road. Route map: click on the arrow to play the route. Free GPX data and other route publication options available by clicking in the Plotaroute.com link at the bottom right.…
Friday 4th December 2015 A quick ascent of Arnison Crag. It was a day away from the studio, the first in what seemed likes ages, but with a bit of planning I was able to combine several jobs into one trip and I timed it just right. I even had…
Whilst researching information for my forthcoming book The Wainwrights in Colour I came across an interesting letter written by Wainwright on 8th November 1965*- yes, exactly fifty years ago today. In the letter he states a couple of interesting details which I thought I would share with you. Firstly, he…
