Primavera, Dartmoor. September pastel strokes gently shape the

pastel strokes gently shape the delicate petals

This is pastel on paper and was a joy to draw

I have been making little studies over the weeks

This work encourages viewers to find a quiet moment

Primavera, Dartmoor. September pastel strokes gently shape theThis is a very beautiful woodland within the Dartmoor National Park. Throughout the seasons the landscape from Dartmoor along the river and out down to the sea, has fascinated me. This spring view in May, was drawn using mixed media and on to the heavy paper I added some gesso to provide more texture to the surface. I sat quietly quite undisturbed at the corner of the wood having trudged around looking for the composition that I wanted. The little