'Gone the Distance.'

I can smell that leather- what a great painting!

That leather is excellent Russell with all the little creases etc. Brilliant work.

Great unusual subject to show your excellent abilities in rendering leather.

Absolutely, beautifully done Russell. Class work.

Could be a photograph at first glance. Excellent painting.

Marvellous rendition of the leather, Russell.

Incredibly realistic gloves, not photorealism. Something a bit different Russell, what a super idea.

Brilliantly painted Russell, the leather is fabulous.

Got to agree with the others, Russell. This is absolutely superb and the title is almost sad, if you CAN be sad about inanimate objects. I can feel the history of these gloves. I hope that's appropriate. Bri

Thank you Heather, Val. Brian, Jim, Carolyn, Marjorie, Alan, Fiona and Bri for your lovely comments. Bri your comments are more than appropriate. I spotted the gloves hanging in the window of a barber shop in Chester a couple of weeks ago and took a snap on my phone. Unfortunately it was a Sunday or I would have sought more information about them. They’re obviously well used and from another age with a story to tell, hence the title. Thanks again for your brilliant comment.

Beautifully observed Russell. The creased details of the worn leather are superb

Fabulous work Russell the detail is stunning

Superb sir