Binns Sale (1974)

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Wow this takes me back Brian, I also worked in a Binns department store in the late fifties in Middlesbrough, Its a great painting love all the detail, spot on!!

Posted by Linda Drury on Fri 21 May 08:52:18

Not far away, I worked in the Darlington store in the 70s

Posted by Brian Smith on Fri 21 May 08:59:17

Fantastic work Brian. Your observation skills and the power of the atmosphere here, are exceptional. I’m old enough to remember the days when we shopped at Binns so it’s a very nostalgic piece.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 21 May 09:03:49

A real blast from the past. I had forgotten the shop name Binns until your painting and it brings back memories of Newcastle (and my youth)!

Posted by Steve Andrews on Fri 21 May 09:30:18

Brings back memories of Binns in my home town. You’ve captured it so well.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Fri 21 May 09:43:26

Excellent painting Brian. Great colour, depth and perspective 👌

Posted by Bari Marsh on Fri 21 May 09:50:11

Super painting, love all the detail ... those were the days of pile 'em high!

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 21 May 11:30:39

Effective detail and good perspective. The atmosphere is great!

Posted by Peter Robinson on Fri 21 May 19:17:13

Brilliant.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Sat 22 May 06:50:56

Excellent details

Posted by Romila Datta on Sun 23 May 08:55:35

Hang on Studio Wall

21/05/2021

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Painted when I was sixteen in a local department store where I had a Saturday job.

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Brian Smith

I have drifted in and out of art throughout my life and now I’m retired I hope to rekindle the passion I had for it when I was young. I first realised art was an important part of my life at the age of 11yr. As a sickly child I spent a lot of time off school and drawing became a daily activity to…

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