Portchester Castle

Portchester Castle is the largest remaining Roman fortress in Europe; it also contains a mediaeval castle and church, St. Mary's. I'm fortunate live within walking distance; it is a popular place for artists, tourists, dogwalkers, and local people. Here are some pictures of mine over the last 12 months;

The "Land gate" stands at the western end; drawn today fine liner on A5

a popular place for families, particularly at holiday times: quick sketch done in May

 

lads playing in the grounds, school term has just finished

 

ink line and colour wash of the castle keep.

 





St Mary's Church in the grounds of the castle is a popular place for weddings; I've done a good number of them: a picture of myself waiting for late bride!

 

 

view through the church lych gate: fine liner pen on A4

 

St Mary's church, built 1133 as part of an Abbey (the monastery was abandoned twenty years later and demolished)

 



 

The Landgate drawn on a wet afternoon

 

 

 

it appeals to all ages and conditions; sketched hastily one holiday afternoon