Crystal Waters by Barry Hill
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We were exploring the Inner Hebridean Isle of Luing when we came across "Crystal Waters" a derelict former Scottish trawler in a rather sorry state, beside the slate wall of a tiny harbour just beyond the picturesque village of Toberonochy. Slate-quarrying had been the mainstay of life on Luing. Together with fishing this scene combined perfectly two major aspects of the island's past. It is a very tranquil, atmospheric spot and I was very inspired to capture it in paint. Oil on mdf, 14" x 18".
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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