Afternoon in Dunoon

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I used to live opposite on the penisula ... You have caught that rare sunny day where this area looks absolutely beautiful.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Mon 12 Nov 16:38:25

Thakyou Gadrun, yes it is beautiful but it changes so quickly.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Mon 12 Nov 16:49:14

I visited Dunoon many years ago and don't really remember very much about it but your painting has made me think I ought to go again Fred. I love the main tree by the way the light and shadow on the trunk is super.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 12 Nov 22:41:49

Great distribution of light and shade and a steady hand for the railings.

Posted by Pat Harrison on Wed 14 Nov 09:08:19

Thankyou all for your comments. It wasn't a steady hand Pat it was a steady ruler!!

Posted by Fred Elwell on Thu 15 Nov 11:08:33

Agree with Pat - love the contrast of darks and lights in this one, Fred. So much atmosphere and a lovely composition.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Fri 23 Nov 13:58:20

Thank you Seok.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Fri 23 Nov 16:06:03

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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This was a walk we did along the front at Dunoon on the Firth of Clyde in September. Acrylic on canvas.

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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