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| Bournemouth artist paints microscopic Van Gogh works inside watch | Bournemouth artist paints microscopic Van Gogh works inside watch |
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| Van Gogh's self-portrait and Sunflowers are among the works painted inside the watch | Van Gogh's self-portrait and Sunflowers are among the works painted inside the watch |
| An artist has painted three microscopic re-creations of Van Gogh masterpieces on a watch mechanism. | An artist has painted three microscopic re-creations of Van Gogh masterpieces on a watch mechanism. |
| David A Lindon, from Bournemouth, said he spent six months rendering the 0.5mm (0.02-inch) paintings by hand. | David A Lindon, from Bournemouth, said he spent six months rendering the 0.5mm (0.02-inch) paintings by hand. |
| Mr Lindon, who began work as a micro artist in 2019, has previously miniaturised works by Banksy, Monet and Munch. | Mr Lindon, who began work as a micro artist in 2019, has previously miniaturised works by Banksy, Monet and Munch. |
| The watch, which is on display at an art gallery in Shropshire, is being offered for sale for £150,000. | The watch, which is on display at an art gallery in Shropshire, is being offered for sale for £150,000. |
| The micro paintings cannot be seen with the naked eye | The micro paintings cannot be seen with the naked eye |
| Mr Lindon previously said his work required being in "almost emotionless trance" to control his hands and breathing. | Mr Lindon previously said his work required being in "almost emotionless trance" to control his hands and breathing. |
| The former aircraft engineer said he worked at night to avoid distractions and vibrations from traffic. | The former aircraft engineer said he worked at night to avoid distractions and vibrations from traffic. |
| The watch contains works including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and a Van Gogh self-portrait, which revolve as the mechanism moves. | The watch contains works including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and a Van Gogh self-portrait, which revolve as the mechanism moves. |
| The three microscopic paintings each took two months to create | |
| The paintings are just 0.5mm (0.019 inches) in size, which is smaller than a full stop. | |
| Hammond Galleries in Shifnal said the watch was "the world's first wearable art gallery", although its exhibits cannot be seen with the naked eye. | Hammond Galleries in Shifnal said the watch was "the world's first wearable art gallery", although its exhibits cannot be seen with the naked eye. |
| Mr Lindon is planning further trilogy watches featuring works by Banksy, Dali, Picasso and Warhol. | Mr Lindon is planning further trilogy watches featuring works by Banksy, Dali, Picasso and Warhol. |
| Mr Lindon said he had to work at night to avoid distractions and vibrations from traffic | |
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