Near Balranald, North Uist

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Lovely insoiring view Barry and you have done it justice with this fine painting, you have certainly not lost your touch with oils after such a long break.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Sat 27 Apr 09:57:15

Needless to say you have captured the distinctive light beautifully!

Posted by Ann Cook on Sat 27 Apr 11:19:14

It's a beautiful painting.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sun 28 Apr 14:44:12

This is my sort of scene, Barry. You've really captured the solitude, the clarity of the air and the beauty of the coast. I'm most impressed by the fact that it's your first oil in such a long time - what kept you so long from your paints??

Posted by Jane Adams on Mon 29 Apr 17:37:53

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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A trip to the Outer Hebrides was an amazing experience. A harsh environment with endless wild beauty; inspiration and material for a lifetime of painting. Incredibly you are usually alone wherever you go. The composition is simple and works very well and it captures everything I feel about the area, so I chose this scene for my first painting in oils in over 30 years. Already I am hooked on the medium.

About the Artist

Barry Hill

Began painting in my early twenties, but family and teaching career intervened until I took early retirement in 1997. Went watercolour painting in various nearby locations until 2008 when I joined professional artist Julia Christie in her Stroud Garden Studio group until she left for Skye. Her help…

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