Hanging the keys up by David Briggs

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Stunning artwork David.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 06 Jan 16:41:47

You have captured more than a photo -the driver is a lucky man to have this painting as a present.

Posted by Hilary Forbes on Tue 06 Jan 17:00:17

An great one

Posted by Michael Davies on Tue 06 Jan 17:04:45

Beautifully painted the detailing is outstanding.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 06 Jan 17:49:00

I love everything about this. The Scania driver will treasure it.

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Tue 06 Jan 17:52:44

Fantastic painting and sentiment David.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Tue 06 Jan 17:55:09

Great painting, David

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Tue 06 Jan 19:12:09

I like your narrative and the pai9nting is first class

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 07 Jan 07:58:48

This is he good thing about painting. You can show more! Very well done David!

Posted by Regloh Eknim on Wed 07 Jan 17:49:32

Another fantastic painting. What a lovely gift for the driver.

Posted by Richard Quirk on Wed 07 Jan 21:00:34

Very good indeed. I know it's a small thing but it's those seagulls against the dark sky that make it perfect.

Posted by Peter Smith on Thu 08 Jan 07:37:19

Wow.. impresive.

Posted by Olga Díaz on Thu 08 Jan 14:12:50

Oh my gosh, what a painting. What a great gift. I am in awe of the skill of truck drivers commandeering large (beautiful) trucks. Beautiful detail. Memorable painting.

Posted by Lynne Brookfield on Fri 09 Jan 21:03:49

Hang on Studio Wall

06/01/2026

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The driver of the Scania getting close to retirement reflects on his career whilst waiting to load at Fraserburgh harbour, he remembers his first truck with the company and for a a moment imagines he sees a younger self in his mirror rolling in in a Volvo! A rub of the eyes and he realises it was just a memory! Sometimes a painting captures more than a photo. This painting was a retirement gift from his colleagues