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A day of showers and sunshine at Rhossili

Posted on November 5, 2020 by pobbles2000

A Day of sunshine and showers at Rhossili on The Gower Peninsula, south Wales. The tide is out and the prevailing westerly wind is carrying the clouds across the downs. I love it walking these cliffs when it is wild … Continue reading →

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Calm summer afternoon, Rhossili.

Posted on August 9, 2020 by pobbles2000

My goal for a long time now has been to paint looser, to allow the paint to do the work and to just let the paint be, to let go sooner. Simplify, simplify, simplify. I am trying to think in … Continue reading →

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Ceibwr bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Posted on July 16, 2020 by pobbles2000

This is a small oil painting I did some time ago inspired by the colours and rhythms of the rock formations in Ceibwr Bay, south of Cardigan in west Wales. It is moving towards abstraction more than my usual more … Continue reading →

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Rhossili Cliffs from the Beach

Posted on June 1, 2020 by pobbles2000

The majestic limestone cliffs rising about 200feet above Rhossili beach, with the tidal island of Worm’s Head in the distance. The Gower Peninsula was the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a rather larger painting than … Continue reading →

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Mumbles lighthouse & Bracelet Bay

Posted on May 6, 2020 by pobbles2000

I have been told on more than one occasion that my paintings tend to be ‘understated’ – probably a reflection of the British climate, and particularly the Welsh climate, and possible my own personality as well. The sun is shining … Continue reading →

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Early morning sun, Three Cliffs Bay, Gower

Posted on May 4, 2020 by pobbles2000

An oil painting made in ‘one hit’ yesterday, from drawings and photographs taken some years ago. It’s a subject I’m so familiar with that I could really paint it from memory! It was early on a balmy summer morning. The … Continue reading →

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Dennis hits Mumbles, 16.2.20 (SOLD)

Posted on February 24, 2020 by pobbles2000

This is the view of Mumbles Head from Bracelet Bay car park – the view that most people are familiar with, and the one where I’ve sat in the comfort of my car to draw many times. Sometimes the rain … Continue reading →

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Low tide, Rhossili cliffs

Posted on February 18, 2020 by pobbles2000

  A painting made from sketches done on the spot last summer. I wanted to convey the drama and enormity of these cliffs by including tiny figures walking the cliff tops and on the beach below. Oil painting on professional … Continue reading →

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Rhossili cliffs and Worm’s Head

Posted on January 23, 2020 by pobbles2000

  Finished this morning. A 10.5 x 16 inches oil painting of Rhossili and Worms Head on canvas board.    

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Three Surfers, Caswell

Posted on January 18, 2020 by pobbles2000

I finished this painting yesterday of the popular Caswell bay, Gower. I actually prefer it this time of the year when it’s quieter. Oil painting on canvas board, 12 x 14.5 inches.

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