This is the story of Cornish fisherman-turned-artist Alfred Wallis, whose paintings of boats from his past inspired the future of British modern art. Told from Wallis’ perspective - inspired by his crudely written letters to Jim Ede - this book takes the reader through his remarkable life; his early sailing days, his late arrival to painting, his encounters with ‘proper’ artists, his battle with mental health, and his deep concern for preserving ‘what used to be’.
Written and Illustrated by Molly Russon
Published by Unicorn Publishing Ltd.
Hardback
32 Pages
ISBN: 9781913491505
Dimensions: 170 x 170mm
This is the story of Cornish fisherman-turned-artist Alfred Wallis, whose paintings of boats from his past inspired the future of British modern art. Told from Wallis’ perspective - inspired by his crudely written letters to Jim Ede - this book takes the reader through his remarkable life; his early sailing days, his late arrival to painting, his encounters with ‘proper’ artists, his battle with mental health, and his deep concern for preserving ‘what used to be’.
Written and Illustrated by Molly Russon
Published by Unicorn Publishing Ltd.
Hardback
32 Pages
ISBN: 9781913491505
Dimensions: 170 x 170mm