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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 required 2 days of walking: 03/9/07 , 1/12/08 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Dow Crag                                                     2555'

From the Cove. 3/9/07

The approach to the fell from the cove. This painting depicts the very bright conditions on that day. With the sun directly behind me the scene was quite "flat".

The entrance to Great Gully 3/9/07

A large cleft in the rock looking skywards.

(Dow Crag 4a in progress)

The big cave, Blind Tarn Quarry. 1/12/08

A rock-fall at the cave entrance has changed the look of the feature slightly.

The shelter. 1/12/08

Alongside the Walna Scar Road. This small stone shelter still stands.

(Dow Crag 4d in progress)

(Dow Crag 10a in progress)

(Dow Crag 10b in progress)

Looking down Easy Gully. 1/12/08

The inclusion of a distant Coniston Water gives this sketch added drama past the rock pinnacle.

(Dow Crag 10d in progress)

(Dow Crag 12 in progress)

more images to be posted shortly.

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