Bruges - the Red Door

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You've captured the water brilliantly.

Posted by Sam O on Wed 19 Nov 16:23:36

I always like paintings with doorways, what lies behind? you have caught the disturbed reflection very well.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 20 Nov 09:23:11

Great work Michael, captured it well

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Thu 20 Nov 10:56:40

One I missed - probably celebrating/mourning my 64th birthday at the time. Such a simple idea but it works very well.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Thu 11 Dec 00:52:57

My apologies to you all!! I have been very remiss in not responding to your kind comments. Thank you everyone. It is always encouraging to hear from like minded people. Robert, congratulations/commiserations - been there,forgot where I put the T shirt!!

Posted by Michael Daley on Wed 07 Jan 16:34:38

Hang on Studio Wall

13/04/2015

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The second in a short series of paintings I planned to do after visiting the city earlier this year. I was intrigued by the way the reflection was reforming after the wash of the boat had passed through. Also, I thought the challenge of using such a strong primary colour as the main subject would be interesting. Colours here are Crimson and Cadmium red, ultramarine, Viridian, raw umber and Cadmium Yellow deep. Another small painting on canvas board 10" X 12"

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Michael Daley

Before leaving the RAF in the early 90s I studied, part time, Fine Art and Graphic Design at Falmouth College of Art and Design. On leaving the Air Force I worked for 17 years at Holkham Hall until retirement in 2010. I worked as a volunteer caseworker for ssafa ( Forces Charity) for almost 5…

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