Vernon Rowe
Paints in oils and
watercolour.
Most of the works displayed are for sale as
originals. To arrange a
viewing or for pricing, contact: Max Dolding, Tel:
+44 (0)7799 414 270 or
e-mail
Biography
I was born in
Watchet
in Somerset. Living
by
the sea I developed a
fascination with ships at
an early
age. The romance of the sea
has encouraged me to paint ships and dockyard
scenes.
However, I was not to work with ships
but I became employed in the aircraft industry
making parts for all types of aircraft including
Concorde. Commercial pressures and tight delivery
schedules destroyed any pleasure in this industry
and at the age of 50 I left to work with the
railways.
Trains became my great passion. My
paintings reflect the beauty and power that I saw in
the magnificent engines. I was inspired by the
unusual and beautiful lighting effects generated by
the north light in the railway sheds. My extensive
knowledge of the railways is applied to carefully
worked paintings. My fascination with all things
mechanical is reflected in my detailed work.
I work in oil and watercolour and
have studied art for 25 years.
When I am not painting I read
biographical accounts of artists.
