Five lamps Thornaby

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Full of character and lovely composition Ruth

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sat 14 Dec 08:46:04

Brilliant painting, has a Lowery look to it.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sat 14 Dec 09:13:43

Great storytelling in this

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 14 Dec 09:59:33

Very nostalgic scene for me Ruth having passed the five lamps regularly when living "Up North" I love the way you have painted it and the fact you have kept it to black and white makes it more appealing.

Posted by Linda Drury on Sat 14 Dec 10:08:25

This is superb Ruth. Love the strong narratives throughout, the perspective is brilliant and the monochromatic effect is stunning.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 14 Dec 10:08:47

Love the storytelling in your painting Ruth.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 14 Dec 14:14:39

Thank you all for your comments especially pleased about the story telling as was trying to portrait men going off to steel works and 5 lamps was a meeting place

Posted by Ruth Harris on Sat 14 Dec 15:13:53

Attractive painting.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 14 Dec 17:05:23

Thanks Carole

Posted by Ruth Harris on Sat 14 Dec 20:12:03

Hang on Studio Wall

13/12/2019

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Asked to paint a black and white painting of an old local scene

About the Artist

Ruth Harris

Loved looking at paintings by local artist when visiting Devon and Cornwall and wished that I could draw or paint. When I retired read books on how to draw and paint then decided to give it a go. Not very happy with results but the enjoyment and sense of peace from painting and reading about…

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