KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Use artistic licence; work from different photographs to produce a pleasing composition
• To emphasise character, leave in the rustic, uneven elements of the buildings and scenes
• Suggest, rather than paint every detail
My years of stumbling around the mountains in many countries in search of dramatic scenery has opened up a vast resource for painting stunning rustic buildings nestling beneath the Crags and pinnacles and, in this article, I aim to cover the outstandingly attractive vernacular architecture of the Picos de Europa in northern Spain. The dramatic peaks and often wild weather add to the appeal of this lesser-known part of Spain, a!
