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Three New Paintings

Posted on October 12, 2023 by pobbles2000

These three oil paintings are now all framed up, on display and available for sale at Mimosa Gallery/Oriel Mimosa in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire (orielmimosa.com) The image size of each is 10″ x 10″.

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Late afternoon Autumnal walk, Caswell Bay

Posted on October 1, 2023 by pobbles2000

I’m not sure is this is finished or still a work in progress. It’s always difficult to know when to leave a painting and move on. I know I often overthink and overwork my paintings. I often just sit looking … Continue reading →

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Carreg Cennen Castle, Llandeilo

Posted on July 31, 2023 by pobbles2000

10 x 10in oil painting of Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo in Wales. This late 13th century castle has apparently been voted the most romantic ruin in Wales. Perched high on a limestone crag it has commanding views of the … Continue reading →

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Mimosa Gallery, Llandeilo

Posted on February 4, 2023 by pobbles2000

Just three of a selection of my paintings that are currently on show and for sale at Oriel Mimosa Gallery in Llandeilo.

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Swansea Open 2023

Posted on January 24, 2023 by pobbles2000

Delighted to learn that both these paintings I entered for the Swansea Open have been selected. The show runs from this Saturday to April 16 at The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

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Squally showers kinda day, Rhossili

Posted on December 12, 2022 by pobbles2000

This is another variation on a viewpoint I’ve painted many times, on the clifftops overlooking the sweep of Rhossili sands with the downs in the background. 12x12inches. Oil on canvas board.

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Two paintings from Cornwall

Posted on October 31, 2022 by pobbles2000

Rocks on Porthmeor beach, St Ives. 8″x8″. Oil paint on calico laid on panel. Smeaton’s pier, St Ives. 8″x8″. Oil paint on calico laid on panel. Two paintings from a few years back made on a painting trip to Cornwall. … Continue reading →

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Spend more time mixing on the palette…

Posted on September 25, 2022 by pobbles2000

“Spend more time mixing on the palette, and less time touching your painting” Ken Goshen, artist & teacher. Good advice I reckon. It’s something I’ve been trying to get into the habit of doing lately. Before you dive in and … Continue reading →

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Some inspiring notes on colour.

Posted on May 19, 2022 by pobbles2000

To make these three recent paintings, I used a more limited palette than I would usually, retricting myself to cadmium red, alizarin crimson, French ultramarine, cadmium yellow – plus, of course, titanium white. I had read several books where this … Continue reading →

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Pobbles & Three Cliffs Bay, Gower

Posted on February 28, 2022 by pobbles2000

Oil on canvas board, 16×16 inches.

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