Tag Archives: Wales

Rhossili village from the cliffs

Posted on December 21, 2020 by pobbles2000

A view of Rhossili village, Gower, from the cliffs. Low sun on a winter’s afternoon. I was particularly interested in the visual rhythms set up by the geological folds in the limestone rock. An oil painting on canvas mounted on … Continue reading →

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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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Sker House, Porthcawl

Posted on September 21, 2020 by pobbles2000

“Sker House is a historic building in Wales. Originally built as a monastic grange of the Cistercian order over 900 years ago, it is situated just outside the town of Porthcawl, near Bridgend. Little remains of the original structure and … Continue reading →

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Silvery light, Three Cliffs.

Posted on August 25, 2020 by pobbles2000

I have used a slightly cooler palette for this painting, replacing Cadmium Red with Michael Harding’s Amethyst, a rich, transparent red purple. For those who are interested my palette for this painting comprises: Amethyst, Raw Sienna, French Ultramarine, Alizarin Crimson, … Continue reading →

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