Roots Hall Paintings

[Massimo Giovanni]

Make sure you tell him if he’s going to sit for you he needs to keep his clothes on!
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ps Your painting is very evocative. Look forward to seeing more scenes of Roots Hall.

If you made it a dark and moody style portrait you would capture the essence of Cricko the ZoneLord. In Lowry style would work too, with a "The Scream" style take ala Edvard Munch

 

[Cricko]

 

[Strykr]

Really cool mate, id love to see a full set of paintings of our beloved hall before the old girl gets knocked down

 

[40yearsafan]

Fantastic picture, very evocative of a proper community football ground.
Count me in for a print if you decide to go ahead.

 

[Rob1920]

Brilliant, great style of painting as well. You really must do the other stands. Sort of thing you should be able to buy prints of in the club shop. Dare I say you could even do stands at other clubs & get a little art business going!

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Haha.. oh no, I've now got an image in my head, the Roots Hall streaker with a walking stick!!

Ps cheers, evocative is a great word, much appreciated.

That's him.

 

[chirpy]

getting a bit overwhelmed here, really appreciate all the great comments, am so proud to be a shrimper!

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

I might not know much about art but I know what I like. And I like this. A cross between Lowery and Grandma Moses. Fantastic.

 

[chirpy]

Much appreciated, wish I could transfer all the likes I've had on here to instagram as it would show everyone what a special place Roots Hall is to us shrimpers.

 

[Ghost of C.F.]

I wonder if @Shrimperstrust might be interested in talking to you about this? There's no doubt that there might be some interest for the planned "museum" at the new ground.

Is there a plan to have a new museum at Fossetts ? Its quite a good idea but if it gets dropped from the plan at the last minute no worries - I have noticed that a lot of clubs display photographs, prints and drawings in their hospitality suites and lounges . Chirpy definitely has got talent so lets do that and put his work on show for others to enjoy. . On a trip to Boston United's new ground I saw some great murals along the walls of the concourse depicting former legends at the club - so if Stan isn't getting paid as some people are saying we can display an image of him in recognition of all the good work he is doing.

 

[The Big Dady]

Great picture @chirpy (click to enlarge)

 

[OldBlueLady]

Is there a plan to have a new museum at Fossetts ? Its quite a good idea but if it gets dropped from the plan at the last minute no worries - I have noticed that a lot of clubs display photographs, prints and drawings in their hospitality suites and lounges . Chirpy definitely has got talent so lets do that and put his work on show for others to enjoy. . On a trip to Boston United's new ground I saw some great murals along the walls of the concourse depicting former legends at the club - so if Stan isn't getting paid as some people are saying we can display an image of him in recognition of all the good work he is doing.

The Trust is planning a museum of some sort, whether that's within a bar area or what is still under discussion.

 

[Strykr]

The Trust is planning a museum of some sort, whether that's within a bar area or what is still under discussion.

Will people be able to buy bits of the stadium as it is torn down, seats, bricks, turf etc? Could be a good money spinner for the club

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

I’ve painted a picture of the West Stand entrance, been using it for 44 years! For anyone who uses instagram it can be seen at keithbird.art. If you like it like it. I might do some more paintings of our wonderful Roots Hall before it disappears! Cheers. UTB’s

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So it was YOU in my bedroom with your easel and your brush out!

That's the view from my upstairs window!!!




I'll have a print.

 

[CanveyCastle]

So it was YOU in my bedroom with your easel and your brush out!

That's the view from my upstairs window!!!




I'll have a print.

We know where you live.

 

[Strike Force]

Please do a print!!

 

[JD]

Much appreciated, wish I could transfer all the likes I've had on here to instagram as it would show everyone what a special place Roots Hall is to us shrimpers.

Done

 

[ozzie]

Great stuff Chirpy. my very first game i went to,alone 1967,i went through that gap between the houses.
Also went through that gap,like many fans v Liverpool 1979...went through it as a juvenile an adult...and next time i get over as an OAP..great stuff,great memories,great painting

 

[Voice of Reason]

Great stuff, thank you all for your comments, I've had a few instagram requests regarding availability of limited edition prints so this is something I will probably look into. Will see whether I get continued interest but I'm thinking of painting the North bank entrance next (so many great memories of that stand when it was the home end) Please give it a like on instagram, I want to show the artworld the passion of the shrimpers!!

Count me in for a print if you decide to produce them. I've got a couple of prints by a local artist Richard argent. He can be found at www.footballcartoonhistories.co.uk.
They are very good

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Count me in for a print if you decide to produce them. I've got a couple of prints by a local artist Richard argent. He can be found at www.footballcartoonhistories.co.uk.
They are very good

I have his cartoon history on my wall. Very much recommended.