“Everything that is painted directly and on the spot has always a strength, a power, a vivacity of touch which one cannot recover in the studio…” Eugène Boudin Eugène Boudin: Painter o…
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The Real England is a concise, direct, and not-so-gentle window into the depths of the leftovers of the world’s once greatest empire. It is told from the perspective of one lone (or not so lone) long term visitor. It informs one of the dregs of the country and helps to explain quaint British oddities such as the crack addicted chav.
First Night Design 
I think you could look at this painting and find something different each time.
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I think so too.
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Nice group. I had never heard of him, so thanks for the introduction.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I’m sure you’ve predicted my reply which is, of course, that I hadn’t heard of him either! x
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Thanks, Sarah. Beautiful scene.
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You’re welcome, Olga.
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Love this one Sarah
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It’s marvellous, isn’t it!
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IT sure is!
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I enjoyed the Bowes Museum insight on Boudin and this painting, Sarah, thank you. As a lover of the outdoors, I can see why he would prefer outdoor painting, it’s always about the light.
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Yes! It’s one of the reasons I’m loving the Isle of Wight and the light, even though most of the light these months has not been of the sunny variety!
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