Welsh mining houses

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This is beautiful Alicia

Posted by David Johns on Thu 28 Dec 15:41:35

Thank you David. It's a very eerie place.I got a bit spooked.

Posted by Alicia Tolhurst-Brown on Thu 28 Dec 15:46:48

While I don't know the area I can see that you've caught the atmosphere of the place perfectly.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Thu 28 Dec 19:14:10

Four beautiful paintings Alicia.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 28 Dec 19:40:12

Very atmospheric Alicia

Posted by Holger . on Thu 28 Dec 21:25:17

They look familiar to the 'barracks' near Vivienne quarry above Llanberris, which were emptied in 1969. A trip through those old buildings show such relics as old boots and coats hanging up as if awaiting a return. A really nice portrayal of a bygone era, in typical Welsh dreary mist. Well done indeed.

Posted by andre mulard on Fri 29 Dec 06:11:55

You’re very clever at catching atmosphere Alicia, you’ve caught the dereliction and abandonment of these dwellings perfectly.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 29 Dec 13:04:16

Very Welsh.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Fri 29 Dec 16:25:54

The row of abandoned houses are beautifully done. Love the misty atmosphere surrounding them.

Posted by Julia Dixon-Smith on Sun 08 Sep 08:16:27

Hang on Studio Wall

28/12/2017

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The weather was just like this, damp and eerie. I confess I got a little spooked. I started with a sketch book then switched to my camera. I did take the time to walk through all the houses before reaching that point when all hairs stand on end. then I scarpered. There could be more to follow.

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Alicia Tolhurst-Brown

Like many artists my mind is creative and I’m always looking for inspiration, fortunately I love our countryside so I need not look far. Our land is full of folk tales and magic. If you’re not sure where to find it then maybe my artwork can help. When I’m not daydreaming you’ll find me be the sea.…

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