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Wigan region is painted by Raymond McLaren (in acrylic & oils).
The artist Raymond McLaren of Hindley Wigan
According to Raymond , he has sentimental importance for the old red brick structures of Wigan Canals & Waterways, and his numerous snow and summer paintings capture those recollections.
For his stay in Sydney
His paintings of the Sydney ferries coming and leaving across the harbour are highly sought for; some of his larger 5 x 6 foot pieces have sold for up to $8,000, and he frequently displays his Sydney harbour themes at the Opera House shows and the Royal Easter Show.
Renowned painter Raymond EMRASNSW has paintings in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Wigan Council purchased his paintings, which are on display at the Wigan History Museum. During his 30 years in Australia, Raymond has been an exhibitor at the Royal Art Society of New South Wales.
Currently resides in Wigan
In 2014, his several original paintings and prints of Wigan sights from the area sold out at the Gallery’s “WiganPlus” exhibition.