It’s in the bag-

Wainwright rucksack from Millican

A look at the new “Wainwright” rucksack from Home of Millican It was a mixed day weather wise yesterday so we opted to take a short local walk along the River Greta up to God’s Bridge, a natural limestone feature which will be recognised by many, especially those who have…

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The story behind the sketches- No1 Rampsgill Head

Rampsgill Head arete 2

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 I am unable to go into full detail…

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The unsold works explained

Wandope from The Wainwrights in Colour by Andy Beck

When I was over in Ambleside giving the talks for the Festival of the Fells I was asked many interesting questions about the Wainwrights in Colour project and the sketches. It became apparent that not everyone has grasped the concept about the original paintings. Three years into the undertaking I held…

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Gearing up for the Festival of the Fells

Festival of the fells

Not long to go now, five days in fact, five days until the Festival of the Fells over in Ambleside.  I have been honoured to have been asked to be part of this event which will hopefully put back something into Ambleside after the devastating floods that struck the area…

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