Fotunately at the top, we were rewarded with gorgeous sunshine and amazing clouds (the first clouds I've seen that weren't a solid blanket since I started doing these sketches at the beginning of the week). I was on a quest for an open horizon, since I'm still trying to figure out this whole trees-at-a-distance thing. You can see the North Downs peeking over the treeline of Oxleas Meadow. (We're fans of its cafe.)
I was intrigued to discover the tops of the clouds were the same shape as the tops of the trees, and the shading was exactly the same. Must draw more clouds. Miracle of miracles, Stuart actually agreed to draw with me! (I think it may have been to do with meeting Philip Reeve a couple weeks ago, he's been keeping an eye on the Dartmoor sketches.) He hadn't drawn since we were in Alaska last year (Stuart's drawing here) and an alien-themed valentine. Considering he almost completely avoids drawing, I always think he draws far better than he deserves to. (Thanks for drawing with me, Stuart!)
Stuart's drawing of Oxleas Meadow