Week 12, 2017 Colour sketch challenge

Martello Tower Aldeburgh After about half an hour I realised that today’s choice of location was not too smart with a stiff wind straight of the sea. However I walked all round the Martello towers and on the far side it far more sheltered and felt much warmer. But I couldn’t find a better view […]

Week 11, 2017 Colour sketch challenge

Aldeburgh beach A really pleasant day on Aldeburgh beach with one of the inshore wooden boats IH38 that sits outside the White lion. Nice to chat to so many people who came to see me whilst I painted having recognised me after the Look East article during the week.

Day 282, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge

South Lookout Tower, Aldeburgh Sitting on the beach one of two lookout towers. A Grade II listed square 3 story building built in the 1830’s as a lookout tower for ships in distress. The small room at the top,accessed via the spiral staircase gives wonderful views across the North sea through the large East facing […]