Clayworks, Dartmoor

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This is really good Eleanor and thanks for your written description. You have captured a real sense of the desolation.

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 22 Sep 12:15:03

You have captured the scene so well. I almost feel I can walk into your painting!

Posted by David Stevens on Wed 22 Sep 12:38:47

Old industrial sites are great subjects so well spotted. I love the painting and there are great textures in there.

Posted by Willie Drea on Wed 22 Sep 16:16:45

Excellent painting Eleanor, like it lots.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 22 Sep 17:30:35

Excellent painting Eleanor

Posted by David Johns on Wed 22 Sep 18:46:04

Super painting a lovely landscape.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 23 Sep 05:07:28

Hang on Studio Wall

22/09/2021

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Walking across the desolate moor today, you can see signs of its past industry, the relics of the old tramway line giving evidence of its transportation of mined clay. In the early 1900s it would have been a hive of activity. Now, there are just these fascinating ruins, adding so much character to an otherwise smooth topography, that is more about marvellous distant vistas.

About the Artist

Eleanor King

Eleanor has returned to painting after a long absence. After Harrow Art School and a 12 year career in London as an illustrator graphic designer, she went on to study a degree in Clinical Nutrition after raising a family, so has more recently been immersed in a world of food and optimising health.…

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