The lost village of Hallsands Devon

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A great painting of the West Country, Chris, especially the ruins perched on the cliff top.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Sun 09 Jul 11:17:18

Thankyou very much Ellen.

Posted by Chris Glassonbury on Sun 09 Jul 11:39:05

As I remember, from a very long time ago relatively speaking, this village was washed out to sea in a storm - and dredging was blamed. Indeed, I remember writing an article about it some 40 years ago or more, when we were all concerned about dredging off the Isle of Wight. Brings back memories...

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Sun 09 Jul 18:35:21

Super work Chris.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Sun 09 Jul 20:23:20

Many thanks Robert and Stephen for your comments, and Robert I think you are right dredging was the culprit.

Posted by Chris Glassonbury on Sun 09 Jul 21:40:51

Hang on Studio Wall

09/07/2017

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watercolour on bockingford 140lb not 1/4 imperial from a old photo.

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Chris Glassonbury

Self taught artist ,born in May 1945 I paint mainly in watercolour and occasionally with acrylic.Most of my paintings are landscapes. I paint mainly from photographs .I occasionally paint flowers in watercolour which I quite enjoy.I do not like paintings that have been altered by the use of pen .I…

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