I looked at my watercolour sketchbook the other day and saw that I hadnt done any outdoor painting in July. The weather hasnt been very good – well not for outdoor painting, though my lawn has rejoiced in the warm damp weather.
So with a mini heatwave forecast and two days to go, I set off up Parbold Hill. I had noticed some footpaths off the road that go up the hill, but have never explored them. So on Thursday up I trudged with my painting gear. The first painting is on the way up.
Dodging the many dogs that yapped and barked around my feet I got to the top and walked about the exposed plateau, taking a winding footpath through a wheat field. I liked the trees in their lush summer finery and sat on the path looking out over the Lancashire plain. It was as I was working on this second sketch that I realised the tall streak in the distance could only be Blackpool Tower.
As I started back I saw a row of cottages on the high ground above me. They looked like Cotswold cottages. I also liked the gaps in the trees that surrounded them, so I decided to get the paints out again and make the most of my visit.
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Thanks for sharing such a great post filled with your watercolour sketches. I particularly like the first sketch – ‘The Way up the Hill (Parbold Hill); I have shared; and, placed the appropriate attribution and link to your original post; scheduled for Friday. Best Regards.
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Thanks Goff glad you liked it and I appreciate the share. Going out looking for subjects to paint on spec is always precarious and I was glad to see the gate and style at the end of the field as I started the walk.
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My pleasure. Great post and sketches. Happy Day.
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