Three local images

More of the artwork I have in my home... 

Over the years I've collected a few pictures of local scenes. The first two are both prints by the Yorkshire artist Stuart Hirst. Stuart is more or less my contemporary, and studied at Bradford Art College before going on to do a degree in Fine Art at Exeter University. He is perhaps most well-known for his 'wet streets' paintings. The print above, 'Rain Stopped Play', and the one below, 'The Road to the Mill', are two of them, depicting the rain shining on the ground. 

Both these have a deep meaning for me personally. The gable end of the house above is the end of the row of terraces where I used to live. It borders the Caroline Street playground, which has been upgraded (and grassed) since the picture was made. When I first moved in there though, it looked very much like the picture. The lower of the two is, of course, a view along Albert Terrace and, though it has more foliage along the length now, it still looks the same. (See HERE)

The third of these scenes is a print called 'Hidden Treasure', depicting Salts Mill at night, with the lights glowing and a touch of the mysterious about it. This one is by the Bingley-based artist Jane Fielder, an active member of Aire Valley Arts. I bought it at Saltaire Festival because it reminded me a bit of one of my own photos. (See HERE)

 I enjoy having this little trio of of local scenes. 

(As always, my apologies for the reflections in the glass, which I try to minimise but which still creep in!).