Labastide de Levis, misty morning

Added a new painting, from near the beautiful city of Albi in the wine region of Gaillac. As the soft morning mist clears this classic bastide is revealed. See: Labastide de Levis, misty morning

Further Reading about "Ferriera" ex "Cutty Sark", "Last Departure"

Ferriera Last DepartureStorm damaged Simon Waite Letterin the English Channel, “Ferriera” had put into Falmouth, Cornwall, in distress. Her crew self repaired her and we see her outward bound having, as you can see from the wave pattern, just cleared Carrick Roads into Falmouth Bay.

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About The Port of Chester (1863)

The main reason this fine painting “The Port of Chester (1863)” was created was to influence & assist the Chester City Council to understand the facility which was up for re-development. If more councils had as much imagination we could redevelop our towns and cities with significantly more sensitivity. They should contact this artist!!!   … Read more

The Port of Chester (1863)

The port of Chester, 1863, for the first time, a much fuller explanation of this famous painting including the stories of a civic reception, the ghost of Salty Cyril and a coat of arms. See: The Port of Chester (1863)