Last week we enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Poolewe, North-West Scotland, where we stayed in a very cosy and spacious eco-lodge Coille Bheag with stunning views over Loch Ewe. It inspired me to make a few paintings in acrylics.
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| Loch Ewe ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Loch Ewe in acrylics ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Loch Ewe, abstract version ©Fenfolio2012 |
The first few days saw quite good and mild weather. We were able to make a sea kayak trip (the last time was in September 2011) from Cove along the North Coast and explore the rocky shoreline and see some otters!
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| Kayaking on Loch Ewe ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Going through natural arch ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Making tea with a kelly kettle ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Kayaking along the WWII batteries ©Fenfolio2012 |
Other days we made long walks such as from Melvaig to Rubh Re lighthouse which has an excellent visitors centre, Flowerdale waterfalls and arboretum near Gairloch and Firemore beach close to the lodge.
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| Horses in shed ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Rubh Re lighthouse ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Walking along rugged coastline ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Firemore beach ©Fenfolio2012 |
Whereever we went, I saw something that caught my eye; colours, compositions, textures and shapes in nature, derelict buildings and objects. I'm sure these images will be very useful when I start the photography and art sessions with the youngsters in a few weeks time.
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| Contrasted branches ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Bark texture I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Bark texture II ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Bark texture III ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Bark texture IV ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Bark texture V ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Lichen I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Lichen II ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Lichen III ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Dereliction I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Dereliction II ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Dereliction III ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Dereliction IV ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Dereliction V ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Rock shapes I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Rock shapes I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Rock shapes II ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Rock shapes III ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Rock shapes IV ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Curved I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Curved II ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Curved III ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Patched I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Patched II ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Tide line I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Tide line I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Corroded I ©Fenfolio2012 |
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| Corroded II ©Fenfolio2012 |
The last few days of our holiday we saw a lot of rain. More the reason to stay inside, chill-out in our lovely lodge, read some books and and create more paintings. I'm currently working on a relief project which involves powder filler and sandpaper!
