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Painting on the edge of incompetence
A phrase used by the American contemporary painter Alex Kanevsky, “painting on the edge of incompetence”, caught my eye. The idea is that if you’re working within your familiar bounds, you’re boring, not learning anything, and just producing widgets. If … Continue reading
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Mumbles sunrise
This is a small 8 inch square oil painting of a recent winter sunrise over Mumbles Head and its lighthouse. I think this is the first sunrise – or sunset – that I have ever painted, which is perhaps surprising … Continue reading
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Tagged #Mumbles, #painting, #Wales, Art, Gower, Oil painting, Swansea
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Old trainers
I discovered this drawing today whist rummaging through an old portfolio – an experience akin to bumping into an old friend I hadn’t seen in years. I reckon I made it about 25 years ago when such trainers were even … Continue reading
Cathryn has seen better days!
Another dinky 8-inch square oil-painting finished this morning. This is a rusting old hulk seen recently in Newlyn harbour, Cornwall. I’d rather paint old, rusting boats like this, which to my eyes have an individuality and character lacking in the … Continue reading
Bathers, Tor Bay, Gower
This 23cm square, oil painting has been hanging around the studio unfinished for several months. I decided it was time to complete it this week. For me it evokes memories of the glorious Gower summer of 2013 – very consoling … Continue reading
One man and his boat
A second 8-inch square oil painting with a nautical theme finished this morning.
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Newlyn Fishing Boat (SOLD)
I completed this small, 8-inch square painting in one session yesterday from information I gathered on my recent trip to Cornwall – the first of a series of small paintings I intend making with a nautical theme. It’s a change … Continue reading
Swansea Art Society, Winter Exhibition
Swansea Art Society’s Winter Exhibition was opened this afternoon at St Mary’s Church in the centre of Swansea. It runs until Saturday 7 December. It is the first time I have exhibited with the Society and have two paintings on … Continue reading
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Les Thomas - the painter's progress 