Somerset Coal Mine

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Good gritty feel to this old scene Barry, would not have noticed any errors in perspective as these old buildings sag and droop over time!

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 19 Jun 09:03:20

Superb Barry another quality piece spot on in tone and colour who worries about perspective

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 19 Jun 09:12:07

Thank you Stephen and Dennis, I strongly suspect that if I did it again and corrected the perspective I would loose some of the energy and end up with a correct but less interesting painting.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Wed 19 Jun 09:18:54

Very nice painting Barry

Posted by dennis roberts on Wed 19 Jun 10:37:56

Thank you Dennis.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Wed 19 Jun 11:07:39

We aren't architects Barry, as always, your own take on a super bit of nostalgia.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 19 Jun 12:22:13

Thank you Alan pragmatic as always that’s why it’s always good to post on this site.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Wed 19 Jun 12:25:19

Lots of atmosphere, Barry - like it.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Wed 19 Jun 14:17:52

Great contrast between the now defunct mining industry and the smoke coming out of those lived in houses. Love the atmosphere and your beautiful painting of this Barry.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 19 Jun 16:10:43

Hang on Studio Wall

19/06/2019

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Done at Art Club from some old black and white photos. I am conscious that there is a bit of a perspective problem but it was a spontaneous piece with the energy that brings and so I decided to post it.

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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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