Grassington – John Allcock

Art as adventure

09/01/202517/01/2022 by John

For some time now I have been planning to get out and have a good walk in the Yorkshire Dales …. and, incidentally, to do some plein aire sketching. As forecast, today has been an absolutely wonderful opportunity to do just that. So I drove to the village of Grassington this morning, and having parked … Read more

Art has to take a back seat sometimes*

09/01/202529/06/2021 by John

A ‘phone call first thing this morning to one of the art shops from which I get my materials confirmed the fact that It might well be Friday before the mail order arrives. In any case, I had pretty well decided how I was to pass the day. The weather has been far too good … Read more