Alwyn and June Crawshaw's Outdoor Painting Course

INTRODUCTION

Whenever junc and I are preparing to go on a painting trip.

I am filled witli a wondcrful feeling of anticipation as I check and recheck my painting equipment. making surę I have everything I need. Discovering new ways of packing important items, or remembering useful additions at the very last minutę, only adds to my excitemcnt, as does the thought of where we are going and what we are going to paint there. It can be such a thrill painting in unfamiliar surroundings, especially in a foreign country. Incidentally, I always find that. even if you don't speak the language. a smile and a phrascbook will see you through!

LASTING MEMENTOS

Outdoor painting brings a special dimension to the artist, whether your trip is a two-week holiday or an afternoon spent discovering local painting spots. Whether you paint a masterpiece or just do quicl< pencil or watercolour sketches, you will have experienced the joy of observing and recording your surroundings and the satisfaction of taking a lasting memento home with you.

When June and l are out painting, we often say that it’s a pity we don’t have students with us who could learn by watching us work and share in our fun and problem-solving at first hand. This madę us think about writing a book on the subject and so the idea for Alzoyn & June Crazvshazv’s Outdoor Painting Course was bom.

A june and Alzoyn Crawshazo.

◄ A photograpli of my first stage drawing of Hound Tor.

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