How Green Was My Valley

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Great work, Wib, beautiful light, smashing colours, beautifully painted and telling a story. I like much this one.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sat 25 Jun 13:45:31

Thanks very much, Cesare.

Posted by Wib Dawson on Sat 25 Jun 14:21:28

I like the idea and I like the way its been painted Wib, good work.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sat 25 Jun 16:15:54

Thanks, Alan - I appreciate your comment.

Posted by Wib Dawson on Sat 25 Jun 18:08:14

Sad story Wib but as they tell us, 'That's progress' :( Your painting is very thought provoking and beautifully done.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 25 Jun 19:35:20

Wonderful painting Wib. Very sad to look back sometimes and I remember seeing that film. I may look at the film again.

Posted by Adele Elgood on Sat 25 Jun 21:02:48

Brill, love it.

Posted by Jenny Meadows on Sat 25 Jun 21:19:21

Thank you Carole, Adele and Jenny.

Posted by Wib Dawson on Sun 26 Jun 03:13:15

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25/06/2016

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The Industrial Revolution brought many advances in manufacturing processes but it also came at a very high cost. Steam engines required coal to fuel them and the countryside surrounding mining and manufacturing communities were transformed from places of beauty to ones of grime and desolation. Human suffering resulting from the relentless drive for higher profits was unfathomable. I recently re-watched How Green Was My Valley. The film is a most poignant story of a family and a community living through and coping with the devastation of a society in change. For those who may be interested the full version of the movie is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-kE3CC2uDc

About the Artist

Wib Dawson

For as long as I can remember I've had a passion for creating images through both photography and painting. In recent years, I’ve been especially drawn toward digital painting and have marveled at how closely the technology can now emulate traditional painting media. I particularly enjoy creating…

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