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Here are some photographs some of which have never been see on Facebook before.
This success story, a grand night out, shows what can be done by men of good will.
Prints are still available, ‘The Port of Chester 1863′, 76 x 1520 cm (2′ 6″ x 5′), has been sold to a private collection.
this major art work is I’m pleased to report still attracting attention and back in the news this week.
‘Port of Chester & The River Dee basin and lock’ I am delighted to say features my painting 3 times.
Bob Moore of the Pastfinder Channel wrote to me “While “researching the old port of Chester UK and browsing the internet I came across your marvellous painting entitled ‘The Port of Chester (1863)’ “.
This new video is available for viewing on Youtube, more of that in a moment.
First, let’s set the scene for you.
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
Blue Funnel steamer success and The Port of Chester…
The haunting marine painting of “Talthybius by moonlight”, not unlike the ship in the painting has reached it’s new home port, delivered to London Yesterday.
And The Port of Chester? ~ more below…
I received today an email from Mike Ellis.
Possibly you may be very interested in my reply to Mike?
You have raised such interesting topics, I am copying this email immediately to some friends who may know some one who will purchase, give a home , to this excellent ship model
Katy requested a Remarque on her print so with her story in mind I showed The New Crane wharf with a unique scene in drawn pencil.
I always draw the remarques and sign in pencil, inks fade, graphite does not.
My sketch may give Katy an idea for how the cat got onboard the ship in her story.
An interesting and surprising email arrived recently asking about the Port of Chester.
Maybe you can help us help an author?
