Old Steel Works

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I started work (too far back for comfort) in such a place David, complete with its own rail lines. You managed to bring it back nicely.....

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 23 Sep 20:42:10

There is life in it David

Posted by Holger . on Fri 23 Sep 20:57:09

Lovely limited palette, David.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Fri 23 Sep 22:22:02

Looks a hive of industry with all that vapour pouring out, some fine detail in limited colours.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 24 Sep 06:19:12

Thank you, Jim, Holgern Cesare and Carole for your kind comments.

Posted by David Johns on Sat 24 Sep 08:41:41

Whoops! Sorry Holger, don't know what happened there, got an extra "n" in there somehow.

Posted by David Johns on Sat 24 Sep 08:44:36

I really like industrial scenes and this is a fine example of all the dirt, smoke and clutter that you get around these old works. Nice one David!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 24 Sep 14:02:28

Thank you for your comments Fiona, I agree these are great industrial sites, a lot have unfortunately disappeared now.

Posted by David Johns on Sat 24 Sep 15:47:26

Great drama and atmosphere in this painting David! Thank you for visiting my page :)

Posted by Andrea Hook on Fri 04 Nov 09:55:08

Hang on Studio Wall

23/09/2016

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Watercolour on Bockingford 140gms NOT

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David Johns

I was Born in Trawsfynydd North Wales in 1941. When my father came out of the army my parents and I moved to Greenwich in London, I was four years old at that time. I joined various organisations such as the Cubs, Sea Scouts and Sea Cadets, after various jobs I joined the Royal Navy at the age of…

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