01 Work, Marine Art, Barry Hilton's Sleeping Galleons, With Footnotes, #316

Barry Hilton, (b. 1941)

Sleeping Galleons

Oil on canvas

L 64cm x W 90cm

Private collection

A traditionally serene example of Barry Hilton’s marine artworks, often depicting large Galleons of the 18th century in a similarly traditional style. The artwork conveys a tranquil tone with a mysterious tone that underlies the large scale oil on canvas. Barry’s dark and earthy tones and muted palette convey an eeriness that he seamlessly captures in the overarching tone and dark atmosphere. More on this painting

Barry Hilton was born 1941 in Manchester UK. Whilst having no formal training, he moved to Cornwall in 1979 where the experience of working alongside a group of extremly active artists helped in the development of his artistic abilities. His love of nostalgia which he captures in his paintings of Gas Light Streets and Marine scenes are much sought after and are well represented in privat galleries throughout the UK.

Drawing inspiration from the land and the Northwest coastal regions with regular visits to Cornwall where he lived for 3 years, he paints in style which he has perfected over a number of years with finely painted skies in sharp contrast with a heavy textured foregrounds.

Colour is used more as a tool with which to interpret a scene, these can vary from vibrant reds and yellows, to almost apocalyptic greys, indigo blues and dark greens. The work does not duplicate the actual colours of the landscape, but rather conveys the creative imagination of a genuine and artistic talent.

Barry says: “I still operate on the less is more principle. My subject matter of coastal and interior countryside is largely derived from where I live but I am now making trips to very different areas, recently back to Cornwall, and the Yorkshire Dales which will he believes will lead him into a more abstract approach to his paintings. More on Barry Hilton

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