Showing posts with label Herne Bay Pier Trust. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Herne Bay Pier Trust. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

‘Abreast of Plans’ saucy postcard-style painting

‘Abreast of Plans’  © Peter Gander
My local Herne Bay Pier pier pavilion, a bit of a loveable but ugly 70s architectural icon, is currently under the demolition man’s hammer. However, plans are (ahem!) abreast to design a more aesthetic replacement for the main pavilion which was once home to a legendary skating rink now at Herne Bay High School.  I had gander at the plans in last week’s local paper and the new design gave me erm, a couple of pointers regarding a painting opportunity. The above is my Donald McGill-inspired watercolour entitled ‘Abreast of Plans’, (dimensions approx 30cm x 30cm). This will be on the front page no less of The Herne Bay Times tomorrow morning, (Thursday 16th Feb 2012) so this is a sneeky peek! Original for sale - please email me with enquiries.

Painting details
A shocked seagull drops his chip
Sweet feet
Skates
Crane and demolition ball
Face
Cuppa and Thermos flask

Illustration for upcoming 'Lake District Map'

Hand-drawn in brush pen with digital colour.  © Peter Gander