Sketching at Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire

You can't beat a walk along Sutton Bank, the view is declared to be one of the best in Yorkshire. I can't disagree. The wildlife and fauna is always a joy and the rich history of the Battles fought here is so interesting.  The Battle of the Byland fought around the dramatic Cliffside, the Scottish warriors led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English in 1322. You can't help but imagine how difficult is was climbing the steep  wooded slopes. 
 

Lake Gormire a true  hidden delight, and a great walk up and down with beautiful Spring flowers along the way.

We watched a  Marsh Tit enjoying the sunshine

I managed a quick sketch in the warm Spring Sunshine

You don't need much gear, just a sketch book, a small watercolour palette and a couple of watercolour brushes. 

I use just a couple of these brushes, they contain water, so you don't even need a water pot, perfect for any outdoor colour sketches here's a link 

The small Watercolour palette that I'm using and have enjoyed using for sketchbook washes is made by Rosa and here is the link

Penhill from Osmotherley 

Cleveland Way 

Original Oil painting 

For more details https://janeward.co.uk/2023/02/14/hambleton-oil-painting/