Tag Archives: Oil painting

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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Lockdown dog walking, Caswell

Posted on May 1, 2020 by pobbles2000

Continuing my theme of dog walking on local beaches, these are two recent oil paintings of dog walkers on a local beach. Both paintings are for sale. Please send enquiries to:   pobbles2000@yahoo.com

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Dog walker, Swansea Bay

Posted on April 28, 2020 by pobbles2000

This local beach is a favourite among dog walkers. Although I do not have a dog myself, this has become one of my routine walks since the lockdown started. I have found that the restriction of being allowed only to … Continue reading →

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The Old Rectory, Rhossili

Posted on March 28, 2020 by pobbles2000

Built around the mid-nineteenth century, The Old Rectory has had an intriguing past – from its role as a base for radar workers during the Second World War, to starring in the hit TV series Torchwood, and of course the … Continue reading →

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Across Swansea Bay to Mumbles

Posted on March 15, 2020 by pobbles2000

Mumbles lighthouse, pier and lifeboat station looking across the Swansea Bay from West Cross. Swansea Bay has the second highest tidal range in the world. At each low tide, a large expanse of seashore is uncovered. This area of the … Continue reading →

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Morning walk, Bracelet Bay, Mumbles

Posted on March 12, 2020 by pobbles2000

Finished this morning. Mumbles lighthouse from Bracelet Bay. A milky sun breaking through morning cloud. 10 x 10 inches oil on canvas board.

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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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