Scully Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 My Dad used to sit in his shed for hours, especially after retirement, chopping kindling. I have had these gloves he would wear whilst doing it, and the small 1lb axe he used, since he died. I hung them on my easel recently, and painted them actual size from life ( which is what I do with most still life subjects ) in acrylic. When I picked them up with painting them in mind, I found myself blubbing like a baby. I’m 62 this month and it’s 17 years since he died. 🙂 I really do miss him. Anyhow. Acrylic on primed card. The gloves seem slightly out of focus on the picture above, so here’s a sharper close up….hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Brilliant work , looks like a photograph, and a very touching story. Sometimes , men just dont do the grieving process properly , for a multitude of reasons, but I can tell you , as many will , it always comes back to whack you round the heart later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 👍 Very good, I can't say that I'm an "art" lover, most I don't see the point of but every now and then I see something that I like and that would be one. A friend has my favourite its a pencil drawing of cows walking along a narrow lane. I've offered then a lot more than they paid for it but the wont sell, can't blame them i wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 That is outstanding work, I was drawn to it before even reading your post and thought it was a photograph. Thats a real gift you have sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Fantastic artwork and a fitting tribute to your dad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 I too thought is was a photograph. That is fantastic and as said a tribute to your Dad and of fond memories no doubt. Some talent indeed. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberisle Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Amazing work i also thought it was a photo and a good memory of your Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Great talent, fair play👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 I lost my dad 25 years ago and sometimes when thinking about him I think of all the things I should have said when he was alive. Wow, you certainly have a talent there, as said, it almost looks like a photo, I for one would like to see more of your paintings, what other subjects do you paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Stunning.A lovely story too. I cannot believe I am looking at a painting.The detail and texture are so realistic.Its like you could pick them up.Amazing talent you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Brilliant work. Eleven years since I lost my Dad and still get emotional thinking about how he would have loved to be up here with us in Scotland. Often feel he is with me with his arm around my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 i bet he was proud of you. and he still would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Great photo , opps sorry Scully I meant painting and a very good one at that , one of my treasures is a painting of the Lab I had when I retired , the painting was done unbeknown to me and presented to me at the do they put on , lovely story by the way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) Many thanks all, much appreciated. My Dad and me had a fractious relationship really; my Mother claimed it was because we were so alike. Despite getting on each others nerves quite a bit , we had great times and I loved him dearly. This is another I finished recently and headed up to the Torrance Gallery in Edinburgh at the months end. It is of my OH’s Vans, again actual size and in acrylic. Edited July 15, 2021 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Mate you have some serious talent there, do you show your work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, old'un said: Mate you have some serious talent there, do you show your work? Thanks Old’un. Yes, I exhibit in various galleries and several exhibitions throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 can any of your work be viewed online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, old'un said: can any of your work be viewed online? Mostly Instagram Old’un. I don’t bother with a website nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdadphil Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Scully would you be OK to share your IG details? your work is superb cheers gdadphil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AULD YIN Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Unusual for me to reply to topics like this but your skill as an artist is as said above SUPERB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 very talented Scully amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Yes Scully some very fine skill on show there. My artistic talents are nil but I do appreciate them in others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Amazing talent. A stick man is about the limit of my artistic ability. Would like to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 That is some serious talent. Am I the only one that can actually smell the gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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