September 20th 2022.
An early problem solved at home found me walking George near Etton, then driving along narrow lanes with grass growing in the centre, perhaps a definition of 'seldom used lanes', I found myself here at the entrance to Rosemount Farm. The weather was mild but more importantly, little if any breeze. I had a large canvas with me which I soon set up. Initially, I thought about just doing a coloured sketch for reference then realised I could finish the painting if I worked quickly. George was happy to lay at my feet as I painted. Farmers waved as they passed and a cyclist from Weaverthorpe stopped and we chatted happily about art, Hockney and iPad sketching ( Art Studio (free) and Art Studio Pro£?). A young mother with "papoosed" child came, leaving a wheelie bin for collection.
I wanted to include the Dale on the left, apparently it is called Wan Dale, as well as the church, St Andrew's, high above the village. From this viewpoint I was looking down 200 feet to the village which is actually in a valley ( The Great Wold Valley ) as evidenced by the Gypsy Race running through it.
70cm x 100cm,
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