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Studio blog: Celtic cross sketchbook play

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That was fun! I’m enjoying getting out of my comfort zone in this sketchbook and am playing with acrylic and watercolour paints, rather than my usual pencil work. I have so much to learn about using both of these mediums!

Anyway, I’m quite happy with this spread, which was inspired by a recent walk along the Northumberland coast from Craster to Embleton, via Dunstanburgh Castle. I look forward to smooshing some more paint around in this sketchbook and seeing what happens!

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