The challenge is much harder than you think!

On Askham Fell looking towards the Pennines.

So why is the challenge must harder than I thought?

Time factor.. January daylight hours but this is no excuse is it!!

 Fitting it in with family and work commitments, Ok I can easily paint or sketch everyday but certain things do get in the way.

Not feeling inspired every single day... this wasn't the reason to do it. If you don't feel like reading a book, you don't notice those beautiful words, painting is the same.

But saying this I've loved sketching en plein in the Lake District

Looking towards Wetherlam with a dusting of snow

Sat breathing in the delights of Tarn Hows

 I love the Mindful feeling of sketching, just looking and scribbling a few marks. Splashing a little colour here and there. Writing a few lines about where I am. I can't tell you how important the sketchbook is, be it  private that only you see, there's no pressure.
 It's a kind of freedom, sitting outside for twenty minutes just taking in the view and your surroundings.

You don't need much gear A sketchbook, a couple of pens, pencil, a small watercolour palette and warm clothes with colourful bobble hat.