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Andy Beck- The Wainwrights in colour.

The sketches shown here are the images that I have so far produced for this "Wainwright". The views are taken from the exact spot where A.W. stood to illustrate his seven pictorial guides. The comparative views are mainly different due to the time of day, weather conditions and seasonal differences. The originals of my sketches are approximately twice as wide and twice as high as A.W's pen and ink drawings. I have added notes to give more information to each sketch.

All images are the copyright of the artist.

To obtain these references has so far required 3 days of walking: 03/9/07, 1/12/08, 30/1/09 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Coniston Old Man                                                     2633'

(Coniston Old Man 1 in progress)

(Coniston Old Man 2 awaiting reference)

(Coniston Old Man 3 in progress)

(Coniston Old Man 4 awaiting reference)

Charmer's Grave. 30/1/09

Possibly one of the most difficult references to obtain, this small engraved stone was only located with the expert help of Andrew Leaney. The stone has obviously suffered some damage since Wainwright drew it but there it is, located somewhere, hopefully for years to come.

Boo Tarn 30/1/09

This small tarn sits adjacent to the Walna Scar Road. It is heavily reeded and hardly worth a glance let alone a painting.

(Coniston Old Man 7b in progress)

(Coniston Old Man 10a awaiting reference)

(Coniston Old Man 10b in progress)

(Coniston Old Man 11 awaiting reference)

The summit. 3/9/07

The large man-made platform supports the cairn which is now bigger and in a slightly different position. Seldom are you alone on this top so, as AW did, I have included some fellow walkers.

Typical rock formations on the summit. 30/1/09

It was difficult in the winter conditions to identify the rocks which AW drew but after a bit of searching I found this grouping which I'm pretty sure are the correct feature.

(Coniston Old Man 14 in progress)

(Coniston Old Man 15 in progress)

(Coniston Old Man 16 in progress)

more sketches to follow shortly.

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