Bolton... by Jim Morris

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Over coming difficulties sounds like a great motto too embrace Jim. A good job done. I wish your team well.

Think Liz Truss needs to adopt this!

Heraldry and the like is always of interest. I'd often wondered about the various exotic creatures on such crests, had anyone actually seen them? As far as the elephant goes they may well have, as the Romans brought them here. A popular icon that signifies strength I guess. I like the painting.

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15/10/2022
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Short of something to paint (and it's Saturday, football and Strictly day so not much will get done) I did a quick freehand sketch of our town crest.. Supera Moras means : Overcome difficulties " Why the elephant. you may ask."The elephant first was used as an official stamp by the Cleark to the Board of "Trustees in 1799."

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Jim Morris

I've reached 85 ( September 2024 ) 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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