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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Welcome to this week thread our last but one before Christmas week , the featuring arts this week are Darren Lewis and Mary Jean Ruhnke. I will open the week with by introducing  Darren Lewis , Wednesday lunchtime Jenny will  introduce us to the artwork of Mary Jean Ruhnke . Darren Lewis was born in Glasgow in 1971 , he was educated at Dane Court Grammer School in Brooastaires before undertaking a professional football career with Millwall Football Club.  His achievements in football moved him within UK but also residences abroad. A serious knee injury he sustained whilst in Virginia forced his retirement from competitive football .  His academic studies in Art started at this time he attended the. University of Richmond 1993, and a BA hons in 1997 followed a Masters Degree in 2000 at Canterbury Christ Church University. Darren describes his artwork as realistic painter of coastlines and those particularly of his hometown Margate . He predominantly paints in oil on canvas or board, producing from very large to small paintings .  His artwork derives from memory, Plein -air and photography, Darren wants to share the beauty around hi and describe the light , atmosphere of the places he has chosen to paint .  Bio from dareenlewispaintings.co.uk and Artfinder. I hope you enjoy my selection of his work .
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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A couple more to brink the tread up to the top .
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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He really shines on the colour-mixing front: his evening and early-morning skies in particular are beautifully done.  

Jenny Harris

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MARY JEAN RUHNKE is a professional artist who lives on a goat and cattle farm in Texas.  With over 13 years of self-taught experience she has created her own individual style of mixed media artwork using brushes, a palette knife, acrylic pigments and ink.  Her paintings are often on quite a large scale. She draws inspiration from her inner child and her environment, often using her own photos for reference.  She finds solace in the creative process, using it to manage her stress and symptoms from ulcerative colitis.  Hers is a story of pain and healing, hope and courage, and by opening up about her own personal struggles alongside her artwork, she encourages viewers to also find their strength in times of hardship.  Her story is a testament to the power of art and its ability to transform and heal us.

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Fiona Phipps

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Fantastic Jenny, what a super choice. Love her subjects and her style.
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Lewis Cooper

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A WOW from me, what a distinctive way to present your art. This one is an 'ALICE' picture (as in wonderland etc)

Alan Bickley

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I love the ones with the birds in it, Which is actually most of them - she captures them so superbly… An interesting idea of combining monotone with colour, the end result is quite striking!

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Russell Edwards

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I like these very much, another terrific artist.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Stunning artwork, thanks for the introduction Jenny , I just love how she presents her work.
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Carol .

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 The paintings you have posted, Dixie are wonderfully atmospheric. The paintings you have posted, Jenny, I have to say a big, WOW! They really appeal to me, more so the crow paintings, however, I'd give wall space to any of them. An artist I will be viewing more of. A delightful find.

Sylvia Evans

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These are so special…

Tessa Gwynne

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Amazing!
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