LOCH FASKALLY WALK | Pitlochry, Scotland | Painting Scottish Heather in Watercolour | Ep42

Hello & welcome along on this walk! If you're new here - my name is Sarah and each week I head out on a walk with my faithful companion Jack Spaniels, to explore somewhere in this beautiful country of Scotland and hopefully find something to paint back in my studio at home.

Today we are back in beautiful Perthshire again! There was a big storm a few days before, but some of the autumnal leaves were hanging on and it was set to be a beautiful afternoon, so we set off to walk around Loch Faskally.

This is a man-made loch - created when the fast flowing River Tummel was dammed to produce hydro-electric power in the 1950s. We take in the awe-inspiring dam and the peaceful loch that was created in the process, before ending our walk at a cosy Scottish pub with a roaring fire. Perfect!

I was surprised to find a tuft of ling heather growing in the woodlands, with the loch in the background. I wanted to paint another sprig to go with the bell heather I did earlier in the year. This was the perfect example, with the flowers catching the late afternoon autumn light. See how I got on with this deceptively simple painting at the end of the video.

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SHE WALKS:

Pitlochry - Faskally Loch loop
Distance Walked: 4.7m / 7.6km

Pancakes & Coffee at Cafe Biba, Pitlochry
Locally brewed beer at the Moulin Inn

SHE PAINTS:

Total Painting Time: approx 9 hours

Materials Used:
Arches Watercolour Paper
Windsor& Newton 'Cotman' brushes in size 00
Dyffle Watercolour Pens

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[aimeelawrence-bespokefurni]

Definitely one of the best artists channels.

[ingo]

Always enjoy your walks and the history behind them. Love your paintings and Willie’s music! 🍁

[megvoss]

I took that same walk in October. It was a beautiful day. There is something special about the Pitlochry area for me. Thank you for sharing your journey here.

[iansuehooper]

Sarah, since starting your channel you and Willie have never made a boring or uninteresting video of those walks you undertake with Jack Spaniels as a trusted companion what more could we viewers ask for. This video, five stars!!

[pennykaiser]

I think everyone talks about the weather wherever you live. I never get tired of seeing all the different types of mushrooms. They are so cool looking. I love the Heather flower painting.🍄🌸

[paulinedavis]

Just discovered your journey on utube, how exciting 😀 wish you both much happiness, your painting is beautiful. Thankyou for sharing.

[FLSueL]

"Let's get out of here before any more mushrooms get massacred!" 😆 Jack seems genuinely confused when you stop to take pictures sometimes. It's like he's trying desperately to find the thing that you seem so interested in. No squirrels here, not even a frog...what is it she keeps looking at??! It's amazing that you ever get the beautiful photos you have with all that "help". 😉 The walk was so beautiful, really just stunning. I really enjoyed the café and pub. They both look so cozy. Your painting is beautiful. Thanks for showing us the difference between the two types of heather. I love all your commentary, I learn so much. I also enjoy hearing about the weather. You're taking us along on your walk and getting all of our senses involved so it only makes sense that we need to know what type of weather we're experiencing. It brings it all to life. Thank you so much for all your hard work. And, as usual, Willie did a phenomenal job with the drone footage. It was another wonderful and enjoyable video. Thank you! 😊

[christhompson]

An amazing walk with a beautiful painting at the end. Take care and thank you for sharing 🙏👍❤️

[bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Sarah, beautiful walk and painting. Thanks also to Willie and Jack.

[janecroft]

Yet another lovely walk Sarah. The sounds and colours magical and never feel you have to not mention the weather so much, it is as much part of the experience as the location. I don’t think I’ve ever met a dog happier than Jack, maybe he could have his own channel ! Breathtaking drone footage, thanks Willie and gorgeous painting.😊

[Justjen]

Ooh yes! Show us some of your work pls 😊 thank you for another lovely post x

[kristinhaislett]

Lovely walk and I love hearing about the weather. Beautiful heather! Thank you Sarah!

[richardcampbell]

Another great trek and you mentioning White Heather took me back to watching The White Heather
Club with Andy Stewart. Ooh makes me feel old but there again I was 67 yesterday.😀

[wlal]

My favourite part of Scotland I go there when ever I can queen's view and soldiers leap never fail to delight with the ever changing seasons . I received my calendar yesterday Sarah its so beautiful you really are a beautiful artist I can't wait to display it in the new year big hugs Alex x

[leeklassy]

Talking about weather is fine, it is nice to know there is some in the world. Where I live you have two, hot or cold. If you blink you miss Autumn and Spring😊

[sharlenekennedy]

I would love to see some of your earlier works.Keep up the fantastic videos as a person with mobility issues I love watching them so thankyou.

[janvafa]

Love when you chat about the weather! Heck we all dot no matter where we live!

[lindaahlgrim]

At an early Thanksgiving dinner yesterday one of the guests was showing us his paintings. My husband told him about your channel & about your watercolors and how you sell them. i sometimes send him your videos to watch. Apparently he was taken by them.

[cynthiabruns]

Such lovely tree colour along the loch shore, unfortunately here where we are winter has arrived and looks prepared to stick around.