Smeaton's Pier
In the eye of the storm
My paintings and prints frequently focus on the importance of the pier in protecting the town and harbour from the strength of the sea. The atmosphere on a stormy night is what I aimed to capture in this painting.
Acrylic on board. Box framed 41 x 32cm. Image size 30 x 21cm
Swirling tide
Smeaton's pier protecting the town and harbour from the worst of the rough and powerful sea.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil paint on board. Box framed 60 x 48cm. Image size 42 x 30cm.
Lines and surf
You see so many different shapes as you walk along Smeaton's Pier in winter. Lobster pots, coils of fishing nets and so much more of the fishermen's gear. All of it is huddled safely between the two lighthouses.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil paint on board. Box framed 60 x 48cm. Image size 41 x 30cm.
Anchored between the Lights
The wall of Smeaton's Pier provides a safe haven from the winter storms. Here, the fishermen store their huge stacks of fishing gear and lobster pots safely fastened to the wall until spring arrives.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil paint on board. Box framed 41 x 32cm. Image size 30 x 20cm.
Safely Anchored
Smeaton;s Pier provides protection for the boats in the harbour and the buildings along the harbour front. In addition, the pier provides a safe haven for the fishermen to fasten down their fishing gear for the winter.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil paint on board. 63 x 93cm framed.