Along the canal, near Stroud

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That is such a lovely scene, Barry and so well painted. It's an inspiration. Thank you for posting.

Posted by Peter Robinson on Sun 03 Jan 18:35:52

So tranquil and the greens/yellows are beautiful

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sun 03 Jan 19:05:40

Such a tranquil scene and the variants of green and yellows do add a rich environment where this canal is situated.

Posted by Angela Harrison on Sun 03 Jan 19:27:49

Really beautiful, Barry, with lovely water and trees.

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Sun 03 Jan 22:36:10

I love the simplicity in this piece.

Posted by Michael Monaghan on Sun 03 Jan 23:05:15

Like this a lot - that water is particularly good

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 04 Jan 07:23:19

The reflections in the canal are superb.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Mon 04 Jan 07:32:01

Beautiful scene Barry.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Mon 04 Jan 09:57:32

Beautifully painted

Posted by Ceri Jones on Mon 04 Jan 14:17:17

Many thanks for all your very encouraging comments. Best wishes to you all for 2021!

Posted by Barry Hill on Mon 04 Jan 17:02:26

Absolutely Stunning

Posted by Romila Datta on Mon 04 Jan 19:49:20

The treatment of the canal and the play of light on the lock entrance work very well

Posted by William Batty on Tue 05 Jan 10:34:21

BEAUTIFUL WORK....

Posted by ANDREW C Stewart on Tue 12 Jan 20:38:34

Hang on Studio Wall

03/01/2021

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This is an October scene at Griffin's Mill Lock along the old canal linking the Thames and the Severn. Abandoned by the 1940s, several miles of the canal have been beautifully restored. The towpath is a superb walk. Painted in oils on 3mm mdf board, 15.5" x 19".

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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