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04-13-2012, 08:31 AM
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Dorset and back to the Thames
A busy week visiting dodging the rain and stopping to paint whenever possible.
In Hampshire, though there are no trees this is part of the New Forest. 16in by 10in
Hambledon Hill in Dorset. Watercolour 11in by 9in
A St Mary's at Hartley Wintney, 16in by 10in
This is Castle St in Farnham
Thames near Runnymede. 16in by 10in.
Runnymede again, a very quick sketch 10in by 8in. |
04-13-2012, 11:04 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Some really impressive painting here, Rob, but there is something rather special about "St Mary's".
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04-13-2012, 04:59 PM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Impressive. I like how the road, which isn't usually a focal point, stands out in the first one. There is a real calmness about "Thames near Runnymeade".
All are very good.
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04-14-2012, 12:35 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Rob: Great stuff! the 2nd, 3rd and 5th are favorites here but its all good. A week well spent!
Have fun, Dave
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04-14-2012, 03:09 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
A tour de force as always Rob, wonderful compositions in all of them. I’m going to have to spend some time trying to work out why they are so successful  Dave
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04-14-2012, 05:21 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
No favorites here Rob, i love them all! Great week out painting huh? thank you, greg
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04-14-2012, 06:28 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Great paintings. I really like the one with the church - very moody light.
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04-15-2012, 07:31 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
The color harmony is St Mary's is just beautiful!
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04-15-2012, 08:02 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Wow ... your work is always impressive, Rob! All are wonderful paintings but I'm a fan of St. Mary's too. The gray color unites the tombstones, church and cloud and makes for great mood and harmony.
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04-16-2012, 01:48 PM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Love the watercolor of Hambeldon Hill.
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04-17-2012, 02:29 PM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
All are impressive. I like St. Mary's too but I am particulary drawn to Runnymede (lights on the boats I think).
Interesting format to me at least. I have never tried 10X16 but I think I like it.
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04-17-2012, 03:32 PM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
I cannot believe where you are going with your wonderful paintings, Hartley Wintney, Farnham.... my daughter goes to St. Mary's, was married there. I used to drive through Farnham on the way to Fleet. the kiosks at the end of Castle street is a flower shop... Wonderful paintings! Spot on.
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04-17-2012, 03:33 PM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Absolutely gorgeous, all of them!!
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04-17-2012, 07:06 PM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Amazing work Rob ,everyone is amazing ,that last one reminds me of an alwyn crawshaw piece .
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04-18-2012, 05:07 AM
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Re: Dorset and back to the Thames
Thanks all, it's great to go new places and paint and also visit old favourites. There is a tendency I have which is that once I have painted a place I cross it off, but really you could paint in just one small area and never run out of new paintings to do. Farnham is a very attractive town, I had only driven past before but I will return to do more.
Rob
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