Sketch Across the World 2021- the Elan Valley part1 – Alice Draws The Line

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Sketch Across the World 2021- the Elan Valley part1

by Alice Savery
I have just discovered this blog post saved, unpublished from last year's (2021) Sketch Across the World adventure with Kath - @TheWalkingSketchbook. 
We went to the Elan Valley for a day of sketching. First up onto the mountain road which is where these are from.
Initial lines for the Elan Valley mountain road sketch by Alice Draws the Line
I enjoyed experimenting with brown paper and mixed media here. Above we have the initial pencil lines for the sketch.
Kit used on site to draw outside, biscuit tin containing a homemade feather quill and inks by Alice Draws the Line
I took a range of drawing materials with me - including ink and a homemade feather quill or two. Handily they fit nicely in this biscuit tin!
Elan Valley mountain road sketch taking shape by Alice Draws the Line, outdoor sketching
I then added ink and watercolour
Work in progress Elan Valley mountain road study by Alice Draws the Line
It was fun to work on the brown paper - adding coloured pencils and white ink too.
Extract of the Elan Valley mountain road study by Alice Draws the Line, outdoor sketching
This is a close up of part of the picture. I really enjoy these fast, lively lines and the mix of materials used.
We then changed location and moved down to the river which I'll pop in another post. 
To find out more about Sketch Across the World and the dates for 2022 do head over to Kath's website - The Walking Sketchbook.
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