Whale Chine 1 by Robert Jones, Napa

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I have inadvertently painted my rat out! I shall replace him, forthwith!

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Sun 11 Feb 16:10:39

You will be happy to learn that I have re-painted my rat, but I won't take the liberty of posting another version. Place him, therefore, where you will! I have placed him in the lower left foreground.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Sun 11 Feb 17:05:37

Fabulous Robert! Love the glimpse of the sea through the grasses. Beautifully done

Posted by Rachel Wood on Sun 11 Feb 17:37:39

Beautifully painted Robert and your eyes meander through the landscape to that lovely blue sea.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sun 11 Feb 17:59:44

What an amazing looking place, had to look it up as I'd never heard of it. Awesome in the correct sense of the word! I can just imagine the tangly undergrowth clinging to the cliff, and I do love the blue sea.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Sun 11 Feb 18:01:48

A master stroke that little opening that takes the eye to the sea just makes the whole picture brilliant

Posted by John Betton on Sun 11 Feb 20:58:07

I like this very much, the sign looks suitably weathered, and I like that lovely blue sea.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Mon 12 Feb 08:05:27

Well Painted Robert.

Posted by George Cutter on Mon 12 Feb 10:16:49

Super painting Robert. I can feel the sea breeze and sniff the salt in the air!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sat 17 Feb 07:42:33

Hang on Studio Wall

11/02/2024

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Oil, 8" by 10" - I've left the wording on the sign deliberately sketchy, don't really want the words to be the centre of attention. Whale Chine changes all the time, suffering from ever-present erosion. Colours, for those interested: Flake White; Quinacridone violet; Cadmium red light; Cerulean Blue; Ultramarine; Burnt Sienna; Raw Sienna; Yellow Ochre; Chrome Yellow (Hue). And yes the sea was that blue, but whether I should have painted it that way is a matter of opinion!

About the Artist

Robert Jones, Napa

Born November 18th 1950. Former party political agent, former chairman of housing association. Has worked as a volunteer with the NHS since 2000, painting seriously for the last ten years, sporadically for the last 50. Member, National Association of Painters in Acrylic from October 2015.…

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