Herdwick sheep painting

Herdwick Sheep, 8x10 inches, pastel on board

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I felt like painting something a bit different.  These have to be some of the most adorable and interesting looking sheep on the planet.  I found out about them while on vacation in the Lake District of England - and took lots of photos!  They are native to the area and are loved by many.  They start out black like the young one on the right and get lighter as they age.  An interesting fact for fellow artists:  Beatrix Potter kept Herdwicks, and when she died, she gave about 4,000 acres to the National Trust, with the instructions that they must continue to graze Herdwicks on the land.

Thanks for looking!

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