The Hole in the wall National Park A roll of lovely Fabriano

A roll of lovely Fabriano Artistico arrived at the studio today

it is like visiting an old friend sometimes

This was started in the usual way (for this series) using site specific pigments

He was badly wounded however

I had this spot to myself

The Hole in the wall National Park A roll of lovely FabrianoThe river Dart leading up water from Dartmouth to Totnes has some crumbling walls along parts of the banks. It is believed that these walls were built to improve the navigation up water to the port of Totnes. The walls were built by French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic wars. Where the walls have crumbled the river has encroached, bringing with it the rebirth of the Saltmarshes to specific spots. Some believe the wall should be repaired,