Painting on Gummer’s How, Lake Windermere
This past summer my husband and I tried to pop out to the Lake District when we could. Unfortunately time slipped by and we only got out there a few times for the day, except of course when my son…
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Tag Lake District
“The Daffodils” by William Wordsworth
With Spring making it’s appearance I thought it a good time to remember the beautiful poem by William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous and loved poets. He wrote this poem inspired by a walk on April 15 by Lake…
“Derwent Water Marina” 9-13-09
Today I’ll take you to the Marina at Derwent water where I stayed overnight at The Derwent Hotel. It’s a gorgeous place to stay all newly refinished, the bedroom was just sumptuous! And oh yes, I really liked that they…
“My Travels from Grasmere and Ambleside to Derwentwater” 9-2-09
River Rothay in Grasmere, a wonderful little town in the Lake District. I’ll tell you from the start, this post has NO drawing in it! I feel a bit guilty but what can I say? I loved my travels between…
“Rydal Water Hike” 9-11-08 painted pg 1
I’ve been trying to go back into my sketches I did on my trip to England and add some color or finish what I’ve started. On this little sketch I scribbled it out in 5min….and added some notes on color…
“Rydal Water-Last Day” 9-12-08
In the morning looking out my window, I was greeted by an unusual sight, sheep in the courtyard! I guess it would be very frustrating to have a garden here as the sheep kind of wander where they like, especially…
“Rydal Water Hike” 9-11-08
Not too long ago I posted about my hike around Rydal Water in the Lake District of England. I did sketches as I went, some being quick as the day grew short and chilly. Below is a sketch I did…
“Rydal Water and Cote How B+B” 9-11-08
After a long night time drive from Muncaster, I arrived at Rydal Water and settled into my room at Cote How Bed and Breakfast. I had only one day to explore as I spent an extra day under Muncaster’s spell.…
“Muncaster Castle Day Three, The Owl Centre” 9-10-08
My third day at Muncaster was so full, I did two posts to cover it, this is the second half! The following pictures are all from the World Trust Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle on September 9th in the late…
“Muncaster Castle Day Three, Morning Hike and Castle” 9-10-08
I started this busy day by meeting my host Patrick and spent the entire morning walking the property with him. We left my backpack in a tiny little room with a tiny door to the outside of the castle and…