He ain't heavy he's my brother

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Well, if he's your younger brother, I would suggest that you're doing remarkably well turning out paintings like this, Fred! I'm sure he will be very pleased with it as a birthday gift - a lovely thought.

Posted by Jane Adams on Sat 04 Feb 18:58:52

Lovely painting Fred and a great present for your brother, I am sure he will love it

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Sat 04 Feb 19:07:03

He looks in fine fettle Fred - just like your great painting - love it!

Posted by Debs Jones on Sat 04 Feb 20:56:27

A lovely painting Fred, I am sure he will be delighted with it.

Posted by Glennis Weston on Sun 05 Feb 08:38:51

This is so well painted, Fred. I am also sure he will love it, he looks great. You painted the water perfectly too!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Sun 05 Feb 09:33:44

What a wonderful painting, beautiful lighting and palette, I'm sure your brother will love it.

Posted by Lesley Dabson on Sun 05 Feb 10:05:53

This is absolutely super, Fred! What a delightful present, I'm sure your brother will be pleased as punch! The composition is spot on and your treatment of the water and reflections is brilliant. The whole painting has such a joyous feel to it. And good for him, to be enjoying life with such gusto!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sun 05 Feb 12:41:52

Wow! Thank you all so much for your great comments. I must admit I was pleased with the result

Posted by Fred Elwell on Sun 05 Feb 14:17:03

Lovely painting, bet he will love it Fred. He looks a great sport!

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 07 Feb 11:59:45

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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This is from a snap I took of my younger brother a couple of years ago As it's his birthday next month I thought I would suprise him with this portrait. Not bad for 72 is he! He has just given up on the rowing.

About the Artist

Fred Elwell

Born In South London now living in Hampshire. A self taught artist although I did attend evening classes at The City and Guilds of London School of Art. As they didn't teach painting in artificial light I had to be content with life drawing two evenings a week. I also did all day on Sundays but…

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