Following the recent completion of my watercolour painting of Striding Edge on Helvellyn (which you can read about here) I am continuing with the “Classic View” theme by presenting this new watercolour below of Hay Stacks from Peggy’s Bridge. This scene is one that is often observed by those who are heading up to this iconic fell near Buttermere.
Back in 2014 when I was heading up to Hay Stacks summit that I stopped and took the photograph which I used as a reference for this watercolour, Hay Stacks- a classic view . But this was not my main aim for the day, that was to obtain a single image of Innominate Tarn. From which I would produce a pen and ink drawing for use in The Wainwrights in Colour book.
Once again I have compiled a short film of that walk, a classic route which began at Gatesgarth Farm and then ascended to the top of the fell. A walk which many have done but on this day I was blessed with superb conditions of light and atmosphere. Enjoy!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdygYPzG7aA&w=560&h=315]Andy Beck-
Having been a professional artist since leaving the Royal Air Force Regiment in 1988 Andy Beck has now become well known for his recent major project- The Wainwrights in Colour which has seen him exploring the Lakeland Fells to capture all the scenes in Wainwright’s Pictorial guides. Up until early 2013 Andy ran The Teesdale Gallery in the heart of Barnard Castle, County Durham which he did for 20 years. Reluctantly he had to close the gallery so that he could concentrate his efforts on completing the project. This has given him the freedom to paint at home in his studio or go out gathering references for his work. Andy lives in Teesdale in the north Pennines of England.
An inspiring video to get out there and enjoy the fells.
Some amazing photos of the majestic scenery.