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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Lightships were used for many years around the British coast some note well known than others, Goodwin Sands, The Mummbles etc. There is one very famous lightship LV72 Juno , know as Juno , used to mark the DDay landing beach Juno hence the name. The ship has been abandoned on the river near Neath for many years and is the subject of a funding raising campaign with the aim of restoring her . I find the subject absolutely fascinating and have wanted to do a watercolour for quite a few years, well here is my attempt. Some historical photos from the many that I’ve studied over the last week or so. 

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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My attempt  on A3 loose canvas. 
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George Cutter

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Looks promising Paul, Looking forward to seeing it finished.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thank you George, I think it will be a while before it’s completed. A little bit more done just the base colours.

Denise Cat

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It is such a shame when vessels like this are lost to the elements. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thanks Denise , I agree it’s sad to see historic vessels etc left to rot away fortunately there are people who take up the challenge to have them restored if possible. It’s also a vase of how important the public view the items to be restored and of course the financial climate has a huge impact on what money is raised . 

John Johnston

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This is looking really good Paul ... you're off to a great start. I hadn't heard of JUNO but I did come across the SPURN lightship when visiting Kingston-upon-Hull a few years ago. I've painted and drawn her a few times but the best fun was when I used animation software to make her light rotate and flash.  I'm looking forward to watching JUNO develop. 

Jennifer Alsop

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Fantastic story Dixie. I cannot think where this ship is and I lived in Swansea for some years. Looking out for your finished piece!!!
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thank you John and Jennifer, pity you didn’t get the opportunity to see it Jennifer . I have done a little more this morning, but taking my time about it . 
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Some more work done but it happening slowly, having to push myself to find time paint at the moment.

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This is looking really good Paul. I know what you mean about finding time for painting.