Railway Shed, Carmarthen
Oil Painting on Canvas Board
Oil on Canvas Board 1982
24 x 18 ins
private collection
An Oil Painting of an old disused Railway Shed in
Carmarthen, South Wales inspired by the ideas and
artwork of popular American realist painter Andrew Wyeth.
Trains ceased to run on this line some years ago.
The rail track seems to lead to an unspecified point
in the distance, and the off-balance composition with
eerie shadows give a slight quality of uneasiness.
The half-open door adds to the sense of mystery.
Just to the right of the shed and out of view is Les's Gym
where I used to do bodybuilding weight training.
Also, just up the road is where Merlin's Oak used to stand.
Legend has it that Merlin the Magician, advisor to King Arthur,
sleeps inside Merlin's Hill just outside Carmarthen.
A Signed Greetings Card is available of this Painting click here