Tag Archives: mountain hare

16th April – mountain wildlife

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Colin is working on a series of new paintings and drawings, and he’s just finished this beautifully soft pencil study of a mountain hare in ‘transition’ – changing its pelage from white to brown. The fur is so unbelievably soft, … Continue reading →

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25th November – our first snowfall

Posted on November 25, 2010 by

We had our first snowfall this morning!  Massive flakes, which covered the ground for about ten minutes, and then disappeared.  The temperature outside is only just above freezing, and the sky is very grey again, so we might be in … Continue reading →

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12th October – ready to roll

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Phew – it’s done!   What a good feeling.  16 crates of envelopes are now awaiting collection.  I’m stiff from sitting in one position, and when I shut my eyes I see leaflets.   But that’s not bad… 24 hours … Continue reading →

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3rd October – it’s finished!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

The paint is now drying on Colin’s red grouse painting, and it looks magnificent.  The feet on the male bird have to be seen to be believed – they are gloriously white and fluffy, almost furry.  His expression is calm … Continue reading →

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20th September – a good hare day

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Colin’s mountain hare is finished… you can see it here.    He’s got a lot of character and he looks very knowing, like a wise old hare rather than a young bouncy one!   White against white, not the easiest – most … Continue reading →

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