If your into concept artwork check out my brothers new blog here. You can see the evolution of the pictures from a quick sketch to final artwork.

There was no mountain biking this weekend even though the weather was roasting. I decided to take a trip up to Ambleside, situated on Lake Windermere in The Lake District. We parked just outside the town and walked down. The town is beautifully layed out, and features small houses mixed with little shops all built on a hill. Every corner you turn makes you want to see more.


I managed to stumble across The Glass House restaurant which was featurted on Gordan's Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. It was located in a beautiful part of the town next to a small building which was sat upon a bridge. VERY UNSUAL. Next to the Glass House Restaurant was a cool mountain bike shop. I delved in and had a look around. I noticed a mountain bike helmet that I had been after but was unable to find. It is a Specialized Skillet. Its a sort of mix between a skateboard helmet and a Star Wars speeder bike helmet.

The funny bit in the shop was one an assistant came over and said, "what type of lid ur afta mate" (in australian). I was like eh, what the hells a lid, but apparantly its a lingo term for a helmet. I just aint down with it anymore.


After the mountain bike shop we left the town on foot and followed a road which led to the banks of Lake Windermere. We stopped off at a pub called the Wateredge Inn. The barstaff were extremely friendly considering how busy they were so I'd definitly recomend the place. The good thing about the pub is it has a massive grass area at the front for kids to play or for you to sit and have a beer or 6.

Across the grass, at the lake edge, you can feed the swans or ducks that swim past.

I have been working on a side project for some time now. I'm currently in the process of developing the ideas further. To see my progress visit untitled side project for more information.

Due to a heat wave in the middle of winter, I wanted to go out somewhere for the day. I decided to head for Ribchester. I had previously cycled around Hurst Green and Stoneyhurst College which are located nearby and I really liked the scenic aspect.


Ribchester was a particularly strategic position for the Romans, located alongside the River Ribble many Roman roads passed through it. Ribchester once housed a Roman Fort, nowadays the Ribchester roman Museum is situated above the remains of the headquarters of that Roman fort.

Nearby you can visit the remains of the Roman baths. Small pillars supported the floor of the bath house and allowed air and steam to circulate. Steam would warp a timber floor so the floors were made of waterproof concrete and have lasted well. Portions of the floor excavated in 1978 have been left in place and can still be seen today.



The museum contains various roman artifacts but a small fee is required at the entrance. Located next to the museum is St Wilfrid's church. The church is beautiful, atmospheric and steeped in history and is usually open to visitors. If you go you must look at some of the grave stones. Very intriguing and they give you a real insight into the local history. If indeed a bit gruesome.