If you happened to be out and about in the hills around Keswick in the Lake District last week you may have come across a group of slightly frozen artists. I had eight delightful painters with me for a week of sketching and painting in the Lake District, and every day we managed to get out into the countryside despite the biting wind. I think they all deserve some kind of medal for bravery! We had many laughs along the way, and really enjoyed each other's company as we had a go at painting this beautiful and slightly over-awing scenery. My thanks to all who took part in making this such a memorable week.
I remember painting in even colder weather once, when my paint froze on the paper before it had a chance to dry, and ice crystals appeared in the paint box. I've heard that you can prevent this by adding gin to your water - but that seems to me to be a bit of a waste!
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