Sketching Blog

We have been blessed now with several days of sunshine, which feels like summer. Not sure how long they are going to last, but you have to make the most of them while they do. Drove over to Budleigh which is quite busy with people out enjoying the sun, along the seafront. Sketched the splendid …

Sunny spells today, but a chilly wind. I am sitting on Topsham station sketching from the comfort of the shelter (not that comfortable really it has to be said!). On the platform opposite an older man waits with his collar up, keeping out the wind. (Pen & Brushpen)

Sunshine and showers today, the little lad has his stripy coat on to keep out the slightly chilly wind. We have come down to Budleigh Salterton for a stroll (with the usual effort it takes us to get out of the house these days!) However we are here enjoying throwing stones into the River Otter …

Another cloudy/foggy day, it has been like it all week. Popped down to Exmouth (Devon) to do some shopping and have parked in a favourite spot looking north, down the Exe Estuary. All is quiet and still today, the cloud hanging over the landscape, seeming to silence the world. (Watercolour)

A spring like afternoon walking along the Otter Estuary on the eastern side, always a lovely spot and today is no exception. The boys run along the path, look in the bird hide along the way, dig into the sandy path and at the mouth of the Otter we can climb down to the beach …