Epitaph For A Fallen Giant by Pete Batho
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Watercolour on Arches Rough paper. 140lb. 1/4 imperial. When I moved to Cornwall 22 years ago this tree became a special landmark for me. Standing majestic alongside the A395 it bore the brunt of what the westcountry weather could throw at it. Then one fateful da,y Storm Erik arrived. It took a Viking to fell it. I was really sad when I missed it dominating the skyline. That's when I decided to remember it by painting it. Fortunately I took a photo of the tree about 10 years ago. I've replaced the road with a river... more fitting I think.
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Pete Batho
Hi. My name's Pete. I'm a self-taught artist living and working in Cornwall UK. Originally from Staffordshire, I moved to Cornwall in 1997 with my job as a Telecoms Engineer. Now retired, I took up painting again after a long period of inactivity. I first laid brush to paper in the 70’s when I…
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