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The title comes from the name of an old steam locomotive which worked in the deep slate quarries of North Wales. These diminutive engines were given names of racehorses, like "red damsel"...I saw them working when I was a boy, perching hundreds of feet up on a gallery above the deep cerulean blue of the quarry pool, and have always been fascinated by them. Years later, when I was working on the Clyde I discovered an old railway engine at the back of a shipyard workshop and my imagination got to work. I think the image encapsulates what fascinates me about old machinery and the senseless paradox of being so passionate about something so damaging to this earth we all cling to. Sorry, that's all a bit pseudo! That's what happens when you try and explain your work, lol!! Acrylic on paper, A4 size.
26 Comments
anirban bora 09 Oct 2006
this is lovelyLeo Da 28 Jul 2006
interestingthea walstra 02 Feb 2006
You have a unique style and your compositions and use of colors is excellent. Very beautiful art IainDeborah Martin 29 Jan 2006
It is a fascinating abstract Iain..with the face of Lady Madcap.... I think I can just make out a little boat below...and an oar..this is one of your signatures I think! ....I can certainly understand the contradictions ...that is only natrual....lol..In my own way I can understand your fascination with old machinery...Another marvellous and imaginitive work!!!eileen martin 09 Dec 2005
what an interesting and creative style you have, nice detail mixed with eye popping abstract:)William Boyer 09 Nov 2005
Nice job, keep up the good work.Cathie Brock 06 Nov 2005
Very vibrant piece, lots to take in GREAT STUFF All the best CathieTHERESE BOTTIGLIERI 22 Oct 2005
This is a fabulous creative and unique!!!Julie Mayser 19 Oct 2005
Lovely abstract and Wow colors! Thanks for your comment my work....ellen blockley 18 Oct 2005
I like the way you included your red damsel through the window above the steam locomotive. It is wonderful the way you use your imagination to create from from an old memory of an engine. Your explanation adds to the painting. Technically a 10+Tomohiro Mae 18 Oct 2005
Thank you, in the comment to my work.Your work is beautiful.Konstantina Daskalaki 18 Oct 2005
Great composition and colours Iain!!!!!!!!! Well done!!!!!!!!!joan warburton 17 Oct 2005
You have a wonderful imagination! That's a heavy load for one ship, LOL! I love the colors and your style!Ben DeBiase 17 Oct 2005
there are so many millions of levels in this! your explanation actually made it that mych more complex! very interesting abstract landscape! The watered down arcrylics really give it a amazing feel while the contrasts in the firelike red and orange and the cool blues add a archetypal dimension, or at least that's what happens when I explain YOUR work.....Anonymous Guest 17 Oct 2005
Very nice... Is this an abstracted fireplace with champagne glasses on the mantel and a painting above...or is this just how I am viewing it? Either way it is a very interesting piece. Deborah Eve AlastraJoke Schotting 17 Oct 2005
Beautiful creation,Iain!!!Ralph Miller 17 Oct 2005
Excellent peace Iain. Thought the title may have come from the painting in the background!Cristina Marsi 17 Oct 2005
The composition is gorgeous! love the story going with it :)Analua 17 Oct 2005
I love this paint Iain!!! The red dress and black hairs is a must!!! Great concept work!!!jessica torrant 17 Oct 2005
Your style is really extraordinary... The contrast of washes of color vs. the vigorous marks, and rich tones is exquisite. Also, I'm glad to read the "artist's input" - always interesting! Excellent work, Iain!!Loredana 17 Oct 2005
I think your creativity is wonderful this is a lovely piece Iain love the colors and all the detail great work :)ashok nayak 17 Oct 2005
it's a great memory to use for new creation Iain! beautiful work.Alberto D'Assumpcao 17 Oct 2005
Wonderful painting. Excellent composition and splendid use of colour!Jo Angus 17 Oct 2005
I love the style, very miró-esque.Emily Reed 17 Oct 2005
This is gorgeous with such great depth of field.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 17 Oct 2005
beautifull painting and I admire you way of free forms and choice of colors!! Great. I loved the text too, but my eyes do not really need that.. Thanks however!