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Painting and drawing at Praa Sands
Praa Sands Painting and drawing on the mile-long, white sandy beach of Praa Sands. Praa Sands has dramatic Cornish coastline and larger than waves, for the area. Which attracts many surfers, all year round. The beach has shallow water and seasonal lifeguards. There is...

‘Sketching along Budleigh Beach’
Sketching on Budleigh Salterton beach There is much of interest along Budleigh Salterton beach for the artist. I particularly like that the beach is still used by small working, fishing boats. These boats are drawn up and the fishermen will sell some of their catch at...

Sketching along the Exeter Ship Canal
Sketching on the Exeter Ship CanalThe Exeter Ship Canal is a great place to come for some sketching, painting, and drawing. The canal is 5 miles long, from Haven Banks, near Exeter Quay to the Turf Lock on the River Exe. There are lots of interesting spots to sit and...

Oil painting – ‘Heather and Red Deer on Exmoor’
'Heather and Red Deer on Exmoor'. This oil painting commission was very personal. To help someone to remember his Granny and family farm on Exmoor. Paul asked for there to be lots of heather, windswept trees and possibly a Red Deer stag. However, he didn't want the...

‘Walking and sketching along the Otter Estuary’
Walking and sketching along the Otter Estuary and coast path. This is one of my favourite walks in the area. Over the years I have sat and sketched several different views along the route. This is my attempt to describe and illustrate this beautiful short walk. So if...

‘Brown’s Folly Tower – a walk and a sketch’
The Sketch I sketched quickly in Willow Charcoal, working in an A4 Winsor & Newton, Field Sketch Pad. This medium seemed to suit the slightly bleak feel of the wintery day. I sketched in a little first, rubbing this with my fingers. To plan out the sketch and put down...
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