'My Heart's Truth, Sung' Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Eryri/Snowdonia Cymru March 2024 Acrylic on canvas board 33" x 23" Why I chose this scene/subject: This is a key mountain on the Dragon's Back Race and one of the UK 3 peaks, so it had to be painted! The first time I summited Yr Wyddfa was part of a recce for DBR from Pen-Y-Pass 0ver Crib Goch and back along the Snowdon Horseshoe. It was an unusually clear day with views for miles and roasting. After Crib Goch, there was a bit of a s

'None Dare Resist' Tryfan, Eryri/Snowdonia, Cymru/Wales March 2024 Acrylic on canvas board 33" x 23" Why I chose this scene/subject: So, it's on day one of The Dragon's Back Race and as we come off Pen Yr Ole wen, that's the view you get of Tryfan on the second section of day one. It's a popular mountain and a favourite view for walkers and runners. The mountain itself, is quite challenging. It feels like the first proper, truly rocky mountain on the race, with a real scrambl

'Riding the Storm' View from Great Calva, Lonscale Pike, The Lake District Acrylic on canvas board 20" x 16" 2023 Why I chose this scene/subject: I have a strange affinity to Great Calva, a boggy heap that nobody else seems to like. I absolutely adore it as you rarely see anybody there. There's a 'lovely' climb up from the River Caldew with 178 posts before the trod to cut across to the summit, I count them every time in the hope I'll reach the top quicker! At the summit, a