The Rope Swing at Brockenhurst Painting

Brockenhurst We had been for a very long, tiring cycle ride near Brockenhurst, in England’s lovely New Forrest, Hampshire. On this beautiful hot day, our group of nine cyclists were grateful to find a cool leafy glade to get some shade and cool off a bit. Under a canopy of trees, children were taking turns on a rope swing that hung over a shallow river. As fast I could, I pulled out my 'phone and took a shot of the scene. Dark shadow beneath the shade of trees, interspersed with splotches of bright sunlight filtering through the leaves - I already knew I had captured a great idea for a painting. Back in the studio, I tried to recreate the high degree in contrast of light and dark. Later, when showing the painting at an exhibition in Chelsea Old Town Hall, I was bemused to hear an observer say, “I know exactly the location of that painting.” “Really, ... how so?” I asked, intrigued. The lady replied, “Because my husband had a go on that swing, and fell in the water.” The finished size including the frame is 55 x 66 cm.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas Board

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:20.1 W x 16.1 H x 1.6 D in

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