Weathered Steps at Sandsend

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I like the way you’ve picked out the rusty railings John, and they help frame the scene very well.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sat 27 Apr 13:55:02

Thanks Tessa, it’s a place I regularly visit and thought the rust railings would be a good contrast and a challenge.

Posted by John Elliott on Sat 27 Apr 14:48:18

Really like the distance created in this John and the subtle palette

Posted by Thalia Stones on Sat 27 Apr 15:15:21

This is really good- love the viewpoint and colours

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 27 Apr 15:25:17

Love this very different view of a favourite place of mine John.

Posted by Janice Utley on Sat 27 Apr 20:48:21

Very lovely work John!

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Sat 27 Apr 21:46:27

Thank you Thalia, Heather, Janice and Margaret. I have updated the painting since, having looked it afresh. Must learn to do this before posting. John

Posted by John Elliott on Sun 28 Apr 09:12:54

I like this foreground. It really adds great interest

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Mon 29 Apr 07:39:54

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28/04/2019

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A view through the rusty railings towards Kettleness from Sandsend beach. I have worked on the painting since the first posting. Main changes to highlights on the railings and distant figures picked out.

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John Elliott

I work in watercolours, oils and acrylics, taking inspiration from the changing light on the east coast. Born in the Lake District, I spent my early years in the Peak District, moving to Hull to enjoy my career as an architect. I have entered open exhibitions and had work selected in the Ferens art…

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