Metals and Blues (Greenwich)

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Certainly an interesting viewpoint Simon, and works really well because of the geometric patterns against the skyscrapers

Posted by Ros Patterson on Mon 19 Aug 18:56:42

This one too is very effective and interesting..

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Mon 19 Aug 19:03:56

Clever composition Simon.

Posted by Debs Jones on Mon 19 Aug 19:12:03

Very good example of graphic art.

Posted by Roger Knapik on Mon 19 Aug 19:18:52

Wow, the detail in this fence is superb.

Posted by Dawn Broughton on Mon 19 Aug 21:21:52

Very unusual and very effective, it works really well!

Posted by Christine Davies on Mon 19 Aug 21:38:48

A smashing painting Simon! I love the shapes and the variety of greys.

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Tue 20 Aug 12:17:42

This is amazing, it looks so real and such an unusual perspective!

Posted by Abigail Jones on Tue 20 Aug 20:03:36

Hang on Studio Wall

01/04/2015

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This painting depicts Canary Wharf in London, as seen from over the Thames in Greenwich. I was drawn to the simple geometric forms contained within the composition - strong verticals and horizontals within the railings and buildings - and the circular apertures in the railing panel. It was painted in water-mixable oils on 30 x 20 canvas.

About the Artist

Simon Birtall

Originally trained in illustration at Falmouth School of Art in the early 1990s, I have since diversified into still life, landscape and portrait art. I take inspiration from any source, be it a designated piece of ‘art’ or otherwise, traditional or modern. My painting technique is thus under…

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