We enjoyed a lovely April which means I was able to paint some cornish coast sketches. The lovely places I visited and sketched was Hayle Estuary, Godrevy and Gunwalloe Fishing Cove.
Hayle sketch
I now have a bus pass and it was my best friends birthday so we caught the bus to Hayle and went to Gilbert’s. Gilbert’s is a lovely beach cafe at North Quay, overlooking Hayle Estuary, with Lelant Church in the background. I love this spot, especially with the added bonus of watching the trains go to and from St Ives. It was a glorious day and children were playing in the shallow water by the “lagoon” area. Hayle Estuary can be a particularly dangerous spot in the water, but the lagoon is an area that fills up with water at high tide. One of my favourite spots to swim and I couldn’t resist getting in the water after lunch.
My sketch of this part of the cornish coast shows the children playing in the water. It is definitely one of my favourites and I have already cut it up and made it into a 6 x 6 card. This will be available for sale at St Just Arts and Crafts Fair being held the first two weeks in August.
Godrevy sketch
My daughter was home so a visit to Godrevy is always a must. We had walked along the coast path, past the Seals and towards Hells Mouth. We then relaxed by the car, luckily having nabbed a front row parking spot! Ate our picnic lunch and enjoyed looking at the sea.
My sketch is looking towards Gwithian. I am not sure whether this one will end up as a card or a gift tag.
Gunwalloe Fishing Cove sketch
Another lovely walk is from Gunwalloe along the coastal path to Fishing Cove. We stopped for a while before heading up to The Halzephron Inn for a lovely lunch. I didn’t swim at Fishing Cove, because although it looked lovely it is very dangerous.
My sketch is of the surf rolling on to the sea. An abstract view, which I will probably keep for a Valentines Card 2026! I am planning ahead.
