Inspired by Mendelssohn

Inspired by Mendelssohn
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Great; it feels like one is in a small dinghy, bobbing on the sea.

Hang on Studio Wall
01/04/2015
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Oil on Canvas 36 x 24": Painted on a whim whilst listening to the Hebrides Overture again and again. I loved Turners take on this island, and I wanted to encapuslate a similar feeling. I tried to convey atmosphere rather than detail, although I kind of veered from the plan somewhat. This is another 'biggie' and I am struggling to find a place on my limited wall space for this one... looking forward to moving into the new place - with plenty more hanging space!!!

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Ian Black

Ian was born in Leeds in 1972, he is a self-taught artist living in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and is undoubtledly proud of his heritage. Inspired by the characteristics of the Dales, Ian is a prolific sketcher and pochade painter who is attempting to capture the spirit of the local…

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