Talk:George Henry Smyth

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Non-encyclopedic material moved, the notability of this artist is not established by a internet search, perhaps CfD should be considered:

George's influences include his father, himself a talented watercolourist, the European surrealists of the 30's and 40's, the music of the Doors, the Scottish realists of the 80's and being in Salvador Dali's studio. A sense of place is very important to him and despite having travelled extensively his home space of Ardglass, Co Down comes high on his list of significant influences.

George had an idyllic childhood enjoying long summer holidays on the beach at his beloved Tyrella Beach; this location is now the setting for many of his paintings. Beaches, lighthouses, life belts, shells, bright summer skies and golf courses appear often in his work. He combines these elements in an often surreal and narrative manner, always open to personal interpretation. His wonderfully imaginative sense of composition combined with his precise brushwork and limited palette makes George's unmistakeable work visually stunning and thought provoking.

Notjim 10:39, 27 May 2005 (UTC)