The Fossil Lady....

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An interesting, good drawing Jim. What a life she had!

Posted by Louise Naimian on Tue 19 Mar 14:31:34

A fascinating character. I've only seen one painting of her...not sure if it was painted from life...in it she looks rather staid....yours is better.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 19 Mar 17:22:13

Great story Jim. The fossils I found there were still in the soft clay-like state and obviously many thousands of years younger than what I would have liked.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Tue 19 Mar 18:42:09

Thanks Louise, Lew and Frank for the comments. Yes Lew, I too have only ever seen the one portrait which flatters her not.

Posted by Jim Morris on Tue 19 Mar 19:59:58

Hang on Studio Wall

19/03/2019

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An imaginary sketch based on an illustration of Mary Anning who became famous as a fossil hunter on Dorset's Jurassic coast. She lived in Lyme Regis and made her name in history with her fossil finds. I've purposely kept the colours drab and painted a normal girl without flash or fashion, just as she was historically. Pencil and watercolour

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Jim Morris

I've reached 83 (84 in September ) years young and love to paint and draw. Watercolours are my preference used also with line and wash. I paint or sketch something most days of whatever takes my fancy. Glad to have found this site. I don't feel I have a set painting style but I tend to go for…

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