The above painting of Old Carmarthen Quay sold this week. To paint something like this you have to rely on a variety of references. I found a couple of monochrome pictures of the Quay in the early 1900's and also used my knowledge of the current buildings. The bridge was replaced in the 1920's. I added the shipping.
I like the palette I used of cool greys and black. I felt it lent itself to the subject. Unusually I have also described the location above my signature. I was surprised the painting had hung around for a while but then I realised for most of its life it had been on my wall at home.
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