Miners Cottage

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Its lovely Barry, and I like the addition of the ink.

Posted by Linda Drury on Fri 01 Dec 14:55:55

Thank you Linda.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 01 Dec 14:59:58

Turned out really well Barry, something different from you.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 01 Dec 15:13:29

Great harmony of colour and I really like those windows Barry.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Fri 01 Dec 15:38:08

Thank you Alan, I do like to do the odd ink and wash and thought it would help with this subject.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 01 Dec 15:38:36

Excellent work Barry you can turn a hand to any subject and many styles to play with

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Fri 01 Dec 15:40:08

Thank you John I think using ink does help with windows.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 01 Dec 15:40:59

Thank you Dennis, perhaps I should consider a bit of forgery!!!

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 01 Dec 15:48:54

A lovely result Barry!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 01 Dec 15:58:44

I really like this Barry, a smashing painting.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Fri 01 Dec 16:19:28

Super work Barry, like the old fashioned figures, gives it that antiquated look that was asked for.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Fri 01 Dec 16:35:47

Thank you Fiona, Margaret and Stephen or your lovely comments.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 01 Dec 16:43:37

Beautiful colours on the cottage, Barry. Stunning scenery and great result.

Posted by Mia Ketels on Fri 01 Dec 16:43:50

What a great job Barry! I'm sure the buyer is thrilled.

Posted on Fri 01 Dec 18:10:15

Thank you Mia and Ibolya, it’s been great to get all the lovely comments. Also to my great relief a thumbs up from the client.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Sat 02 Dec 08:08:42

Really good Barry. I’m sure your friend is delighted: I would be!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sat 02 Dec 19:32:29

Thank you Tessa always difficult when your painting for someone else dut in this case he loves it.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Sun 03 Dec 07:35:16

Hang on Studio Wall

01/12/2017

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I was recently asked to paint a commission of a friends cottage. The cottage has had an extension and other modifications but he wanted a painting of a period when it was a working miners cottage. It was a difficult challenge and after several preliminary sketches I chose this view I thought the use of ink and wash would help enhance the impression of texture on the cottage.

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Barry Hulme

I started painting in 2004, I am influenced by Wesson, Seago and many of the great masters, more recently I enjoy the work of Steve Hall, John Hoar and Alvaro Castignet to name but a few. I paint in a loose style and try to simplify as I can. The medium I enjoy most is watercolour but dabble with…

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