“Springtime Hike and Birds” 5-16-09
I thought I’d start out this post by letting my sketch page tell you what’s happening. You can read about the awful mosquitoes and tiny flies that bite and try constantly to get into your eyes, oh what a bother…
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Tag Nature Photos
“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-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…
“Hiking on my Land” 1-23-09
Today as the sun shone and the temperatures climbed to a balmy 30 or so degrees, I felt a very strong urge to just grab my field kit and go for a hike with Ginger. I notice whenever I go…
“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, 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…
“Muncaster Castle – Day One” 9-8-08
Imagine the most beautiful valley you can. The mountains surrounding the valley are covered with rusty reds of Bracken changing color in the fall, and rich, deep greens from the excessive rains and some parts have exposed rock face a…
My Journey Across Northern England 9-7-08
This is about my first day in England and the drive across the country through the Lake District to Ravenglass, West Cumbria. Forgive me for not having sketches for this entry, I kept busy with my camera recording what I…
“Swallow Hollow” Iroqouis Wildlife Refuge 8-12-08
What a day I had at the Swallow Hollow nature trail, part of the Iroqouis Wildlife Preserve. The above photo was just one of the many beautiful scenes I saw that day; the trail follows the water in a nice…