Tag Archives: beach

Two Modern European Artists

Posted on 04/10/2022 by ronald972

We will start today with a piece which has been in my collection for a number of years. #KarlEwaldOlszewski (1884-1965) was a German artist who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and later in Paris. He began as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings and Sketches, Watercolour paintings | Tagged balcony, beach, dunes, facade, grass, Paris, restaurant, sea, swans | Leave a comment

Joseph Syddall artist

Posted on 13/02/2022 by ronald972

I recently picked up an oil painting by #JosephSyddall. Joseph Syddall (1864 – 1942) was born in Old Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The son of a master carpenter he started his working life as a clerk in a solicitor’s office. … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil Paintings | Tagged beach, clouds, oil painting, rivulets, sand, seaside, strolling, tide | Leave a comment

Jean Dryden Alexander artist

Posted on 12/01/2021 by ronald972

A look at a local artist, today. #JeanDrydenAlexander (1911 – 1994) was born at Priest Cottage, Shenfield, Essex. Her father (RGD Alexander) and mother (Effie Alexander) were well known watercolours. Through her parents circle of artist friends she met people … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings and Sketches, Watercolour paintings | Tagged beach, book, chair, hat, napping | Leave a comment

Art From Ceylon

Posted on 17/07/2014 by ronald972

The country once known as #Ceylon is now since 1972 known as Sri Lanka. At the time that these four paintings were done the WWII was possibly just over. I would love to tell you about these paintings and whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged beach, Ceylon, island, mountains, Nuwara Eliya, palm trees, shore | Leave a comment

Art on the Move

Posted on 02/01/2013 by ronald972

The holiday season draws to a close and I and my wife have have just returned from a short break with our dear friends in Wales. And as is my wont, I bought some art. After loading the car and … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil Paintings, Watercolour paintings | Tagged autumn colours, beach, coast, field, forest, forest path, grasses, lake, swans | Leave a comment

Art of Speculation

Posted on 25/11/2012 by ronald972

I, sometimes, when I am doing research on a new acquisition allow myself the liberty to dream. The chance of finding a masterpiece is minute but one can dream. Why not join me in a bit of speculation and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching, Watercolour paintings | Tagged beach, coastal scene, sand, shops, shore, the Shambles, York | Leave a comment

Art at Sea

Posted on 22/09/2012 by ronald972

The sea as plays a big part in the of history of this area. The first etching portrays King Edmund as he comes ashore at Hunstanton in East Anglia. Edmund landed on Hunstanton beach in 855AD. This son of a German … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged beach, boats, cliffs, David Law, Ferrol, flotilla, Hunstanton, King Edmund, masts, oarsmen, Oswald Brierly, rigging, rowing, sails, seamen, ships, Spanish Armada | Leave a comment

Discoveries in Arts

Posted on 13/05/2012 by ronald972

Lately, I have found a new delight in the art which surrounds me day to day. Much of this art comes from previous centuries but not all. It is art which has caught my eye and is not neccessarily worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Lithographs, Watercolour paintings | Tagged beach, cove, forest, goblet, grapes, hills, mountain, nude, path, peach, river, spruce, tambourine, tray, trees, waterfall | Leave a comment