Tag: Stratford Upon Avon

Stratford Guildhall – putting it together

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My last post was about sketching in Stratford Upon Avon. This one is more about using that sketch to produce a painting. Here is my slightly wobbly sketch of the Guild Chapel and school from yesterday… … and my freshly drawn sketch ‘in-situ’ The next day I decided to add some more drawing and details […]

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Sketching Shakespeare’s Stratford – The Guildhall

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With the sun shining, Spring appears to be finally here. I ventured out to Stratford Upon Avon. At this time of year the town was thankfully not too busy but in the high Summer the place can be awash with tourists. On this visit it was quiet enough to find a seat and have lunch […]

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Stratford Upon Avon – half timbered

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Travelling up to Stratford Upon Avon in Warwickshire and attempting another go at this row of half timbered buildings. The building on the right is the Garrick Inn, which apparently dates from the 14th C. Some nice carvings in there including animals and figureheads. This pub is also the subject of one of my earlier […]

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The Garrick Inn, Stratford Upon Avon

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One of my watercolours of one of Stratford characterful pubs – this a view on the front of the Garrick Inn. Signs on the front of the pub declare that it is a 14th century building and has served real ale since 1594.

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