The lakeland 214 update

 As and when I can I fit in some of the small sketches for The Lakeland 214 series of prints. They are proving really quite popular and the list of subjects is growing rather long. I appreciate your patience as I progress with both The Wainwrights in Colour and this project. The first takes priority of course.
 As I mentioned a while ago, when the website is updated the 214 series of prints will have their own section where you will be able to order prints directly. In the meantime just email me for more information.

High Spy..with my little eye

 High Spy is one of those fells which walkers usually do as part of a route rather than a direct ascent. It is in the North Western Fells and has great views in most directions.

The summit Cairn.

One of the more distinctive cairns that mark a fell top in fact it is in better condition now than it was in AW's day.

The Crags.

 

Goat Crag.

This was a reference which I actually forgot to take on a previous visit to Castle Crag so it meant a return visit on a very wet and misty day. This meant that the two Pine trees really contrast with the far fell.

High Spy complete.

All nicely balanced when  seen fully framed.

Website re-vamp

 Those of you who also have an interest in my Andy Beck Images (photography) website and blog will have perhaps seen my post regarding a re-working of my websites. I have been frustrated recently by the issues of uploading photographs and sketches on the website. It would take me quite some time to resolve the issue so instead I have been looking at another method of publishing a website. This may be a Wordpress based website but it is something I an currently looking into. As you may realise, I have more than one string to my bow and understand that some viewers may be interested in my artwork and not my photography and vice versa. I also get quite a few questions about my walking routes either here in Teesdale or onto the Lakeland Fells so this is also something I would like to make easier to find on any new site.
 Lots to think about and quite a bit of research is needed first. Please bear with me as I try to provide the best website for all.
Andy

Just some samples.

 With the issues I have for uploading sketches onto the gallery website I thought I would post a few samples of recent paintings from the project. They are in no particular order but just to give a flavour of my work.

Stock Ghyll Force

Belles Knott

Ullswater.

Castle Rock.

Making good progress.

 The closing of the gallery was a tough decision but definitely the right move. It has given me the freedom to work un-interrupted in my studio at home. This studio is not open to the public but I do get the occasional visitor which is nice. My days are now spent working on the project, getting out on the fells and of course walking Bailey. Gone are the days when I had to attend the shop which just wasn't fruitful enough.
 The fells are now being completed at a good rate, in fact the studio is looking rather like a mini exhibition of work.

No3 Eagle Crag

 

No3 Eagle Crag

 

The response to this new idea has been really encouraging considering that the only way it has been publicised has been either by blog followers or from those of you who see my posts on the Facebook page. Thank you to those who have sent me personal messages or emails requesting copies of these prints or to add their favourite fell to the list of sketches to be produced.

 Eagle Crag is now complete as you can see, a winter scene in the late afternoon as seen from the Borrowdale road. This will soon be off to the printers so if you would like to register your interest in obtaining a copy then just drop me an email. info@theteesdalegallery.co.uk

 I must also thank those of you who have taken time to contact me regarding the sad loss of Zeta last week. Your thoughts and comments have been really touching. Thank you.

 

In memory of a faithful friend.

 As some of you who follow my exploits of Facebook will know, suddenly this week we lost my faithful companion Zeta. It came as a real shock and fortunately she didn't suffer for a long period.

Zeta.

Even though she was almost 13 Zeta was a fit and healthy dog who was my constant companion for all of her years. I saw her at the moment of her birth and the right the way through when we left her at the vets when she was so poorly. We have many many happy memories of her especially of her days on the fells including a special day last week when we wildcamped on Ill Bell and then went to Castle Crag to be part of a celebratory party for a friends completion of all the Wainwright Fells. Zeta was in fact only 25 fells short of completing her second round of the fells. We had a wonderful day on Castle Crag with fell walking friends both two legged and four legged. little did I imagine that Castle Crag would be her last fell.

 As a result of this event we have decided to raise some funds for good causes in memory of Zeta.



I have decided to give all profits from the sale of this print Castle Crag to two charities, Search and Rescue Dogs Association and The Dogs Trust. This includes the profits from the sale of this print so far. This means that from the cost price of £18 about £10 from each copy can be donated to these causes.

 The prints are supplied mounted and ready for framing. They cost £18 + £2 P&P. If you would like a copy then do email me for payment details. info@theteesdalegallery.co.uk

The prints are limited to an edition of only 75, see earlier blog posts for more details.