Beech Trees Whittle Hall; Work in Progress Rob Miller

Beech Trees Whittle Hall On Moor Lane; The road from York to Whalley.

Acrylic on canvas 

These are the first two stages of this painting; the painting is a part of a small series that retraces a favourite walk I did as a teenager.  For me the road is still an excellent example of all that is best in Lancashire. A high narrow lane an expanse of green passes through meadows and woods by farms and ancient halls. There are great views out to sea, views up to Pendle Hill ahead and on the left the opening Ribble Valleys myriad woods, hedges, rivers and villages. Above the sky is large and expansive. You can almost sense what Cezanne would make of Moor Lanes wonderful greens and soft blues.