White sail on Windermere

Sketched on a recent trip to the Lake District,in the far North-west of England. What a magnificent place, and I have no idea why I have never been there before! So much to see in all directions – not just the lakes.

There is no better way to get to know a place than to sketch or paint it. So much better than a quick unconsidered photo snapped in passing.

The only drawback is that it takes time to immerse oneself in the surroundings, and with so much to see in such a wonderful landscape, a few days, even a few weeks, is not enough. Will definitely need to go back for a longer stay…