Summerhill Force-Teesdale

Being another year older, I decided to embark upon another project to add to my growing list of unfinished work. Between, work, children/family, rugby, farmers’ markets, college and writing my book, I’ve tried to bridge an unfulfilled ambition to paint a large acrylic of Summerhill Force in Teesdale. I’ve made a few preliminary sketches in pencil and coloured pencil. I produced a few small watercolours last year, but I need to get the big canvas done to satisfy the thing that lives inside my head.

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~ by northpenninegallery on November 8, 2011.

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22 Responses to “Summerhill Force-Teesdale”

You sure have a lot to do in your life-time yet. You best get busy…lol
I love these 2 artworks, with the first one being my favorite of the two.
You are an excellent artist, Keith!

Debbie Adams said this on November 8, 2011 at 11:55 pm | Reply
- Thank you Deb. Very kind as always.
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 10, 2011 at 7:36 pm | Reply
Your sketches are delightful and I can hardly wait to see the larger canvas when it is completed.

I am giving away a copy of Terrill Welsh’s CreativePotagers.com new photography and painting book on November 24th on patriciaswisdom.com I will ship it any where in the world…or Blurb will!
It is all about Mayne Island British Columbia Canada…her work is very impressionistic and stunning.

I enjoy the softness of the sketches, they seem to allow the imagination to play within it and yet feel the flow of the water.

I am going to be gone for a week for US Thanksgiving to San Francisco to see my daughter…Zip will hold down the fort here with a house and dog sitter! We are hardly ever apart so this should prove interesting.

We are all so busy and I wish I could try some of you partner’s ginger treats…yum My fave!

patriciaswisdom said this on November 9, 2011 at 8:40 pm | Reply
- Thanks Patricia. Hope you enjoy your trip to your daughter’s home. Zip will be fine. I will check out the book on the 24th. Sounds interesting.
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 10, 2011 at 7:39 pm | Reply
Those “nagging” visions, right, Keith? I get those, also. There is never any end to them. You paint one and another pops into your head. Maybe that is a good definition of an artist; one who has “nagging”visions that must be created so they will be put to rest.

I remember this scene and love it. Can hardly wait to see what you come up with.

A book? Fantastic!

lesliepaints said this on November 10, 2011 at 9:34 pm | Reply
- Thank you Leslie, I’m a little slow with my blog at the moment due to work. As always, I appreciate your comments. I knew you’d share those visions
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:53 pm | Reply
Hi Kevin. Your sketches have a lot of movement. I am interested in the portrayal of waterfalls. I notice yours include downward movement in the rocks as well as the water. I’ll buy your book! Jane

jane tims said this on November 11, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Reply
- Hi Keith… sorry I called you Kevin, perhaps you can edit it! I have a good friend named Kevin and my head was there! Jane
  
  jane tims said this on November 11, 2011 at 1:20 pm | Reply
  - I get called far worse
    
    northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:55 pm
- Thank you Jane, I’ll send you a free copy.
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:54 pm | Reply
I know what you mean…I get to the point where I crave the breeze blowing through my hair and a nice long walk with my dogs. Your prep work seems to be going well. Your painting will happen!

lindahalcombfineart said this on November 14, 2011 at 10:59 pm | Reply
- Thanks Linda, I’m still prepping. Hope all is well.
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:55 pm | Reply
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

You’re writing a book??? What about?

It amazes me that you can draw and paint a waterfall. I love the black and white sketch. You have visions in your head? Do you have voices that go along with them? Lovely sketch and painting.

Carol King said this on November 16, 2011 at 5:23 pm | Reply
- Yes, I see dead people too!
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:56 pm | Reply
I really enjoy these preliminary sketches and I can not WAIT to see your acrylic painting. Have you begun yet? How big will it be? How exciting! You inspire me. I have a nice easel that lives in my closet. One of these days I should really try oils again. I enjoyed it once, but the smell, the mess, and the commitment of such a project is a bit daunting. How is your book coming along?

aswirly said this on November 17, 2011 at 2:47 am | Reply
- Thanks Amber, I don’t use oils any more, instead I prefer acrylic. It’s just as fun but less mess and no turps! The large canvas is in the front room on the easel (still blank) The 80-20 ratio needs addressing at the moment. It’s an interesting theory if you care to google.
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:59 pm | Reply
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving next week, Keith.
Here’s to you and your family.

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Deb xx

Debbie Adams said this on November 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm | Reply
- Back again to today, Keith. I have an award for you.
  Details are in the link.
  http://adamsart.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/the-liebster-blog-award/
  
  Deb xx
  
  Debbie said this on November 19, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply
  - Thank you Debbie, will be back soon.
    
    northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:51 pm
- Thanks Deb HTG to you too
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 11:00 pm | Reply
I can hear the water…

snicketsnstiles94 said this on November 20, 2011 at 9:27 am | Reply
- Thank you
  
  northpenninegallery said this on November 21, 2011 at 10:49 pm | Reply

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