Insh Marshes

Lockdown art continues

Another painting inspired by my travels in the highlands of Scotland. Insh Marshes are part of an RSPB wetlands nature reserve, covering just over 6 square miles of the River Spey floodplain. It is an easy hike from Kingussie on the way to Kincraig, along the Badenoch Way.

Work in progress

This is the view from the rather splendid glass-walled viewing hut provided by the RSPB. The images below chart progress on my attempt to capture the beauty of the marshes. The plain looks empty but is teeming with bird life. The image at the top left is the original watercolour sketch.

The finished painting

Insh Marshes: oil on canvas; 8″ x10″