Vintage Postcard: Seaside Fun

Seaside Fun circa 1920. Having fun in Hythe, Kent 

Arthur Gill - Vintage Bathing Beauties 

I just love this, and as it is Easter this week, it is bound to start raining, so the postcard seems very apt. The artist is Arthur Gill, a popular Edwardian graphic artist with a gentle humour. You can find more at the site of Raphael Tuck here.  

Raphael Tuck & Sons Humorous Series 6077 circa 1904

Seaside Art and Primitive Folk Art Dog

Seaside ARt

I do love to live beside the sea side... oh I do love to live beside the sea ! Making the most of this time here I am at the beach as much as I can and I love these pieces that have been inspired by the seaside too.  

Sam Toft's seaside images are pure Brighton, with the old metal railings and peculiar mix of blue paint and rust. Walking on the promenade has to be one of the highlights, especially with your dogs.....

Sam Toft's dog characters reminded me of this Primitive Folk chap designed and made by Scaredycatprimitives on Etsy. I like the aged distressed effect of painting on calico, rusty bell and safety pin and bell, not forgetting the wee feet. Thank you Carrie.