Falmouth Docklands

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Wow, what wonderful use of colour

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 23 Mar 12:04:09

I like this, especially the subtle colour scheme of ochre and violet which shows your limited palette worked well. It has a strong design with a Thirties feel which also reminds me of Frank Brangwyn and Leonard Richmond.

Posted by Colin Cripps on Tue 23 Mar 12:11:08

Superbly painted.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Tue 23 Mar 12:19:03

Superb piece, with excellent composition, brushwork and palette.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Tue 23 Mar 12:54:23

Just lovely.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 23 Mar 14:47:19

Excellent painting and painting really well

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 23 Mar 17:28:03

Another wow from me Les, wonderful palette and subject.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 23 Mar 18:03:46

Lovely work Les.

Posted by James Lamb on Tue 23 Mar 19:52:46

I love the colours that you have used

Posted by Helen Martell on Tue 23 Mar 23:23:54

Very effective.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 25 Mar 20:43:28

Hang on Studio Wall

23/03/2021

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This image is inspired in part by the landscape of Falmouth but also by a number of different artists. They include Norman Wilkinson who designed many railway posters with an industrial feel probably due to his interest in ships and a more contemporary artist Tony Williams. Trying to capture early morning light which forced me to think about limiting my pallet to just five colours. Its in acrylics and would probably been better in oils.

About the Artist

Les Trewin

In the early 80's I attended Falmouth School of Art where I attained a degree specialising in Print Making. After graduating I continued to study and a few years later graduated as an Art Therapist holding a number of positions before finally becoming Director of Mental Health Services in a nearby…

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