Tag Archives: AONB

Walkers, Caswell Bay (SOLD)

Posted on August 4, 2016 by pobbles2000

Caswell is one of the most popular bathing bays on the Gower Peninsula in south Wales. The distant headland is Pwll Du. 10 x 10 inches oil painting, on canvas board.

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Three Cliffs Bay, Gower (SOLD)

Posted on July 28, 2016 by pobbles2000

A subject I’ve tackled previously, but never tire of. This is a 30cm square oil painting of, what is in my opinion, one of the most beautiful bays in the UK. I’ve taken a more intimate viewpoint rather than the usual … Continue reading →

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Mist clearing, Rhossili

Posted on July 13, 2016 by pobbles2000

I think this painting is now finished. I’ve tried not to tighten it up with too much sharp detail to retain that misty feel.

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Rhossili oil sketch

Posted on July 12, 2016 by pobbles2000

This is a 10inch square, quick oil sketch en plein air, a ‘classic’ view of Rhossili cliffs and Worms Head. It’s not intended as a finished painting. I’ve just blocked in the main shapes on a wet grey base, ‘wet … Continue reading →

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Summer morning, Three Cliffs, Gower

Posted on June 19, 2016 by pobbles2000

The tide is high on a tranquil summer morning at Three Cliff Bay, Gower. 10 x10 inch oil painting.

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St Andrew’s, Penrice, Gower

Posted on June 17, 2016 by pobbles2000

St Andrew’s is a Norman church of the early 12th century, situated in the hamlet of Penrice, Gower, a mile or so from the sea at Oxwich Bay. It was renovated in the late 19th century at the expense of Miss … Continue reading →

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Winter Light, Mumbles (SOLD)

Posted on February 21, 2016 by pobbles2000

This is an oil painting of Bracelet Bay and Mumbles lighthouse in January, 2016. I liked the muted colours of what was a cold, grey, squally day – not untypical of the weather in this part of the world! It’s 12 … Continue reading →

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Rhossili Cliffs & Worms Head, Gower

Posted on December 6, 2015 by pobbles2000

The precipitous cliffs at the western end of the Gower Peninsula near the village of Rhossili. What is known locally as ‘the Worm’ is from the Old English ‘wurm’ meaning dragon, and is a mile-long promontory jutting out into the Bristol Channel. It … Continue reading →

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Three Cliff Bay & Cefn Bryn

Posted on September 28, 2015 by pobbles2000

I was attracted to the white silhouette of this impressive lump of carboniferous limestone which constitutes the first and biggest of the three cliffs of Three Cliff Bay. Beyond is Cefn Bryn the more than four-mile-long ridge that forms the … Continue reading →

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Pobbles Beach, Gower

Posted on September 24, 2015 by pobbles2000

Looking down at Pobbles Beach near Three Cliffs Bay – one of my favourite Gower beaches. A small 8inch square oil painting finished today. I was in two minds whether to include a couple of figures on the beach; in … Continue reading →

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