A Day at Steeple Aston.

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Nice one Barry this scene suits your style a treat

Posted by dennis roberts on Fri 11 Aug 09:05:54

Thanks Dennis your correct I always like this type of subject.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 11 Aug 09:08:16

Lovely iddylic scene where the shadows tell the story and the time of day Barry.

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 11 Aug 09:15:31

This is super Barry,me specially as it is an 'on the spot' work.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Fri 11 Aug 09:18:40

Good composition Barry, I like your street scenes.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 11 Aug 11:09:05

love this one Barry, looks like a very inviting village

Posted by David Johns on Fri 11 Aug 14:20:41

Thank you Jim, Stephen, Fiona and David.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 11 Aug 14:23:12

Good work Barry.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Fri 11 Aug 15:22:03

Thank you Margaret.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 11 Aug 16:13:52

Gorgeous Barry looking forward to the studio work also

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sat 12 Aug 09:57:37

Your plein air sessions are going really well Barry. Nice light and shadows.

Posted on Sat 12 Aug 15:32:54

Thank you Dennis and Ibolya, I expect the studio piece will be more accurate but lack some of the spontaneity of painting on the spot. Given the choice I will choose Plein air every time.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Sat 12 Aug 17:27:05

Lovely plein air work, Barry. I look forward to the studio painting.

Posted by Pete Batho on Sun 13 Aug 08:52:06

Thank you Pete, it will probably be a few weeks before I take it on but not too long as I want to have the memories fresh in my mind.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Sun 13 Aug 09:37:29

Hang on Studio Wall

11/08/2017

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Out with the Plein air group yesterday. The Wiltshire village of Steeple Ashton offered a host of painting opportunities and after a good scout around I chose a landscape view of the main street with the church tower. I was a little disappointed with my initial wash of the grass which failed to reflect the bright sunshine of the day to my satisfaction. I feel a studio painting coming on!!! It was a lovely day with lots of friendly residents coming out to chat and the Longs Arms provided needed sustenance at lunchtime.

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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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