Flight Over Sandhaven

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Very nice indeed, great seas and skies (those 3 birds are a very good addition)

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 06 Feb 07:58:12

Thank you very much indeed, Heather, for the generous response to this piece; much appreciated. The sea really was this tempestuous, more so when you actually saw it move. The gulls are ever present, thankfully. They always seem to add a kind of defiance. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sun 06 Feb 08:44:52

Beautifully painted Brian .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 06 Feb 11:37:47

Great seascape Brian.

Posted by caroline harris on Sun 06 Feb 11:56:36

Thank you very much Dixie and Caroline, for the encouraging replies to this painting. Always appreciated. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sun 06 Feb 11:58:04

The water effect is great and the birds finish it off great.

Posted by David Williams on Mon 07 Feb 15:41:53

Thank you very much, David for the generous comments. Very much appreciated. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 07 Feb 18:31:23

Nearly missed this one Brian. I feel as if I’m on that beach breathing in the sea air. Wonderful surf and a great sky with those seagulls giving life to the painting. Beautifully painted Brian.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 12 Feb 19:00:03

What a wonderful seascape Brian the mood, movement and atmosphere are excellent

Posted by Neil Williamson on Mon 14 Feb 20:45:01

Thank you very much,Carole and Neil for the highly supportive comments. Much appreciated. Sorry about the late response but I'm only just back on my feet after a concussion. Won't bore you with the details. *smile*. Best to both Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Wed 23 Feb 10:47:50

Hang on Studio Wall

05/02/2022

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Oil on canvas 50 x 40 cms.This is a view of three gulls flying over the raging surf at South Shields, Tyneside. I took the photos for this painting last year and have only just finished the revision. See what you think.

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Brian J Mackay

I'm a retired FE lecturer (63), having taught Marketing and Geography to Travel & Tourism students for twenty years or so, and I DO miss it a bit. My wife, Diane, is from Kendal, where she introduced me to the Lake District fells, tarns and lakes. They have been a source of inspiration for me (and…

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