The Collier.

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My grandfather on my father's side was a miner - and probably looked a fair bit like this: from Bedwas Colliery, Caeerphilly. I never knew him, the dust got him.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Sat 21 May 18:40:51

A great character painting Jim.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 21 May 19:51:35

I like this. Fine use of colour and very characterful.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 22 May 05:15:49

I like it Jim, has a presence.

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 22 May 06:59:26

Superb painting Jim , looks like you have your mojo back.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 22 May 07:17:07

Thank you all for the comments. Yes Paul, we paint on regardless..(-:

Posted by Jim Morris on Sun 22 May 09:13:32

Hang on Studio Wall

21/05/2022

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Did this after reading the history of a local mining disaster. Ball pen and wash.

About the Artist

Jim Morris

I've reached 83 (84 in September ) years young and love to paint and draw. Watercolours are my preference used also with line and wash. I paint or sketch something most days of whatever takes my fancy. Glad to have found this site. I don't feel I have a set painting style but I tend to go for…

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