A beautiful day - Bodiam, East Sussex

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Stunning painting. I know the area well as I live nearby.

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 19 Jun 11:43:21

Hi Heather, thank you very much. It's a beautiful area and I am also lucky to have it a 15 min drive from home.

Posted by Fran Russell on Fri 19 Jun 17:15:46

Thanks Michael. I have really missed getting out to paint the views I love. The current situation has made me realise how much I had previously taken for granted.

Posted by Fran Russell on Fri 19 Jun 17:35:17

A beautiful image of a tranquil scene.

Posted by David Hendrey on Sun 21 Jun 09:07:03

Thank you David. Much appreciated.

Posted by Fran Russell on Sun 21 Jun 16:39:06

Hang on Studio Wall

19/06/2020

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My 1st plein air painting beyond our garden for several months - I felt very nervous but it was wonderful to be out enjoying the sunshine with stunning views right beside the River Rother at Bodiam. It is a location I use for my oil painting workshops and with kind permission from the owner I was given access to set up there. I hope they can open soon so that others can once again enjoy the peaceful, beauty there. Oil on board, 30cm x 20cm

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Fran Russell

I live in the Weald of Kent and paint landscapes in oils, en plein air. I love working on location with my subject live and in front of me – it is challenging and sometimes frustrating but above all it is inspirational and totally addictive. Experiencing nature while trying to capture “that…

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