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Three Newlyn fishermen-turned-artists are currently exhibiting
their paintings at the Tolcarne inn - and they're going down a storm!
Ben Gunn, Paul Puxey and Rob 'Somerset' Szafarz are all
members of the recently formed Newlyn Fisherman's Art Guild.
They mix of bright abstract paintings are proving very popular
with the pub's locals and visitors.
The exhibition is called Sea Sons of Newlyn and
includes poetry by Paul Puxey.
"Our customers love them" said landlady Maura
Thompson. "They really brighten up the place and we sold four on
the opening night."
The exhibition continues until March 5 and can be viewed
during opening hours.
The Art Guild was set up last year with members holding
their first exhibition at the Seaman's Mission last Easter.
The object of forming the Guild was to help sustain and
improve the way of life for those involved directly and indirectly with
the Newlyn fishing industry.
The Guild encapsulates painting, sculpture, writing, craft
and photography.
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