Elterwater by William Heaton Cooper R.I. (1903 - 1995)

Elterwater by William Heaton Cooper R.I. (1903 - 1995)The Langdale Pikes are just visible if you peer close enough through the small grouping of trees painted here, in this delightful sun kissed spot beside Elterwater lake. The blue hues of the clear and peaceful lake contrast perfectly with the russet foliage of the surrounding hills and trees, to form an enchanting snapshot. "Elterwater Lake is in itself rather a rugged and ill defined sheet of water, but its immediate environs are singularly rich in

so the white of the watercolour paper contrasts brilliantly with his bold use of blues and browns to suggest the sweep and flow of grass and shade

Here William presents a long commanding view down towards the lake

Lino Handle with Aluminium Ferrule

L'Aquarelle Sennelier has been produced in the same way for more than a century

As the teak is from a plantation

with Melbreak on the right and the distinctive Rannerdale Knotts standing impressively on the left

and the beckoning summit of Helvellyn

but is well worth seeing for all that"

Lifting preparation does not make colours more water-soluble so you can still work over them as normal without worrying about colours mixing and going muddy

teach such lessons to future generations

progressive and preservationist

Tin of 24 colours:  white (101)