Ballast

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The sails are very well painted - nicely done

Posted by Ceri Jones on Tue 27 Jul 15:58:08

Another good one, Paul.

Posted by David Stevens on Tue 27 Jul 16:02:23

I really like this.

Posted by Carrie Flinte on Tue 27 Jul 17:05:23

Another interesting variation of boats Paul.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 27 Jul 17:45:03

Works well with your knowledge too Paul.

Posted by Chris Scott on Tue 27 Jul 17:59:26

Thank you all for your very kind comments.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 27 Jul 19:43:17

A beautiful freedom used for great advantage Paul

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Fri 30 Jul 14:23:45

Thank you Dennis for you comment it’s much appreciated.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 30 Jul 14:51:41

Hang on Studio Wall

27/07/2021

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Smaller than a4 watercolour, I’m trying to use up,off cuts of paper and old paint . Pencil and watercolour wash showing Thames barges taking on sand at ballast , later sold to brickyard etc . Done very quickly with little detail . Must have been a hard life working these boats and in all weather, Tough men.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

I have sketched most of my life on and off I became interested in watercolour following a spinal injury whilst in hospital but did not follow it up. My eldest daughter bought me a beautiful wooden box set of half pans about twenty five years ago I dabbled on and off until retirement twelve years…

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