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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:, 13/4/08, 31/3/09 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Illgill Head                                                     1983'

Illgill Head 1a

(Illgill Head 1a in progress)

Illgill Head 1b

(Illgill Head 1b in progress)

(Illgill Head 2 awaiting reference)

Illgill Head summit

The summit. 31/3/09

The cairn has grown over time and Wainwright's drawing gives no real indication as to from which direction he obtained his reference. Going by the fact that he was looking west I have included Whin Rigg in the background of this evening sketch.

(Illgill Head 8 awaiting reference)

more images to be posted shortly.

 

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