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Our very own Russ Foster (PWSTS 1943). Clip from last weeks ED24 (Norfolk newspaper).

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Full text from ED24 web site:

Steam coaster Robin is pictured
HAYLEY MACE
Last updated: 15/06/2010 14:12:00
Paintings of the world's oldest complete steam coaster in her heyday will be part of an exhibition by East Anglian artists in London next month.

The SS Robin is currently being restored in Oulton Broad and provided the inspiration for Russ Foster's collection.

Mr Foster, 83, is a member of the East Anglian Group of Marine Artists, who show their works every two years in the capital.

His evocative paintings show the SS Robin casting off from the quay at night time and sailing down the River Thames.

They also feature an appearance by Mr Foster's grandfather's ship, the Celerity, which was wrecked off Ness Point a century ago.

About 20 other artists from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex will also take part in the exhibition.

It is a fascinating story, it's got a hell of a history, said Mr Foster, from Fritton, who was in the merchant navy. There were hundreds of that design and I actually went to sea on one like that, but the unique and wonderful thing is that this is the last one.

Mr Foster, who took up painting in his retirement, said three of his paintings show the ship in her heyday, one is based on when she was sold to Spain and the last one will show the ship in her current condition.

He said the early scenes were not easy and he had to put together snippets of information and use his imagination to portray the ship.

He has shown the paintings to David Kampfner, one of the founders of the SS Robin Trust which maintains the historic vessel, who was very impressed.

I have always tried to paint scenes connected with the sea itself, said Mr Foster. I had read about the Robin coming to Lowestoft and thought this was a good subject to paint because it concerns East Anglia and reflects my time at sea and my memories.

Once restored, the ship will be lifted onto a large pontoon that will also act as a museum, and will be taken back to London.

The group's exhibition for 2010 is at the Mall Galleries for a week from Sunday, July 4. Contact Mr Foster on 01493 488285 for further details.



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What a marvellous talent. Congratulations on the exhibition Russ.

Greatly impressed.

Glancon

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