Lode Mill, Anglesey Abbey

Lode Mill, watercolour

Another iconic building, which is part of the National Trust property Anglesey Abbey. The link will tell you more about its history. 

I do like white buildings, as they provide a backdrop for colourful shadows, and this mill contrasts beautifully with the dark trees leading up to it. 

There were more shadows on the left side of the building, which I at first painted in and immediately regretted doing so. As the red (alizarin crimson) used in the mixture is a staining colour, I could not remove it completely. To bring back the white colour, I therefore painted over it with white gouache, something I am usually reluctant to do.  I felt it was worth it not being a 'purist' in this case, as I felt the painting was worth rescuing.