For 'wor' John Marshall

Colin Cartwright

For 'wor' John Marshall

From a photo of my local church, and tram terminus, at Heworth,1924.

Dedicated to my Uncle John, a veteran of the blitz in 1940, who is bravely fighting his final battle., now bedridden with cancer.

I visited him on Tuesday 7th, and he was well enough to see this painting. A scene from his childhood. And I placed it by his bedside.

He was two, when the photo was taken, (which I used as reference for the painting.) And he is one of the very few, who remember this era of electric trams, when a youngster.

The church stone was dark with centuries of industry back then, but is pale golden sandstone, today, since it has been sanded.

Watercolour and HB pencil. White gouache highlights.
14” x 10” Bockingford Semi-rough 140lb paper

April 21st.
Dedicated to John Marshall McMenemy 1922-2009.

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For 'wor' John Marshall by Colin Cartwright
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  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Excellent work Colin! The whole painting is fantastic, especially the sky. (We still have electric trams in Melbourne).

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks very much, Lynda.

    We only have these now in museums, such as the working example, at Beamish museum.

    Trams are great in nostalgic retrospect. They replaced horses and carriages!
    But now we have a fast, modern and horrible, electric underground train, here on Tyneside.

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    good to see one of your watercolours Colin have not seen one loaded for a while. this is so interesting and painted perfectly!

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks very much, Linda!
    I have had lots of pain and been unable to paint for a couple of months. But making a big effort to continue my art as therapy.
    I’m currently paintng a local coal mine, from a 1920’s photo.

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    This is both delightful as a painting and a lovely bit of nostalgia. I remember well those noisy trams and the quiet trolly busses. The men with long poles changing overhead lines always stuck in my mind. Well done Colin and nice to see your artwork again.

  • Mishka Góra

    Mishka Góra

    Lovely, Colin! Wonderful sense of nostalgia. Great work!

  • andrea verstegen

    andrea verstegen

    Bet your Uncle liked the painting. As Lynda said, the electric tram is a common sight in Melbourne where I live. And very handy too they are. I like this watercolor, takes you back…..

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    fantastic!

  • peter arris

    peter arris

    thats very good work colin well done

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    Beautiful artwork, Colin !!!
    really evacative of a time gone by !!!

  • Bonnie Steinbach

    Bonnie Steinbach

    How kind and thoughtful for you to do this for you beloved uncle Colin, makes me proud to know you….and a beautiful painting as well.
    Hugs, Bonnie

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks a lot, Bon. As supportive as ever!

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    You have clearly mastered the art of watercolour Colin. I bet the memories came flooding back for your uncle when he saw this lovely view.

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks, Dave. A fine comment, my friend. And for faving it, as nobody so far, seemed to like it enough to do that

    Yes, he thanked me, but he is so weak, it’s heart breaking seeing him like that, unable to eat and, now unable to really move, for the last 2 months and bedridden. I hope it has made a little difference.

  • bevmorgan

    bevmorgan

    This is wonderful, Colin. It definitely has the feel of an English watercolour. Love the scene and the time it portrays.

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    I love seeing your paintings Colin. They are so beautiful and full of history. Your description is so interesting, poignant, and ….. I am feeling sad for you. You must be very close to your uncle, and what a lovely thing you did for him. I so wish that I could visit your country. You show it to me and others so beautifully in your masterful paintings.

  • Blended

    Blended

    Awesome work Colin. I love the vintage era. I like anything that has timed by years. I am so sorry to hear about your Uncle, God bless him.

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Beautiful work!

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Love your colour pallet for this, it gives it a vintage feel to it…excellent work…anna : )

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    I am sorry to hear that Colin….but glad to know that your talent gives you the chance to share with others and in this case your dear uncle ….us fellow bubblers also take delight in viewing your work…..take care ….

  • synthpaintann

    synthpaintann

    Such a tender description. My faith in humanity has been restored once again.
    So much is added to hear the providence.. and the you the artist too.

    With heartfelt Respect. Very Moved.

    Anne .. and I ‘m sure Chris would love this too.

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thank you very much, Anne. I’m pleased I painted this in time (I am a slow watercolour painter). I did a painting called ‘Felling Colliery’, (you can see it here) where my uncle worked in the ‘30s, aged 15. But I was too late to show it to him.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    I adore this watercolor. Beautiful! You’ve captured this lovely part of history. I bet your Uncle must have been so proud to see it. This is such a beautiful tribute of love and respect for him. Definite fav!

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    A lovely comment, Fran. I appreciate that.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent,

  • Marsha Elliott

    Marsha Elliott

    What a wonderful tribute to your uncle & a great preservation of a piece of history. Beautifully done – a very heartfelt piece, a priceless gift.

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thank you very much, Marsha. Very kindly said.

  • Woodie

    Woodie

    This is a wonderful watercolour Colin,
    and the bus terminus is still there.
    Into faves,
    Cheers Neil

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks Neil. The older I get, and the worse my debilitation, the more I hate the metro!

  • Margaret Sanderson

    Margaret Sande... 22 days ago

    Can’t stand the metro either. It’d be fine without the chavas polluting the air with expletives and anti-social behaviour. Lovely sense of nostalgia you’ve captured here Colin. Well done for soldiering on despite your problems.

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