Welsh artist John Allinson, from Glynneath, is about to reveal the first stage of his attempt to produce the longest acrylic on canvas painting in the world. The first 50 feet will be revealed at his local hostelry, the Red Lion Inn, on Friday the 26th April.

John Allinson infront of part of the 'Longest Painting'

The completed work of art will prelude europe's newest and largest picture studio development. The 1000 feet canvas painting will set a new world record. A copy will be erected and seen from the M4 motorway near Cardiff. A celebration of a record of achievement. Guinness world records will be asked to authenticate the record.

The production entitled 'House of Dreams' illustrates internationally famous movies and great stars of yesterday and today. John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, Jane Fonda, Clint Eastwood, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and a host of many others.

FIND OUT MORE AT:
www.thelongestpainting.com

FACTS:

John Allinson is Chair of the Cultural Art Exchange between Wales and the United States.

A sequel to this project is currently being planned to announce Dragon International Studios and Leisure Attractions Wales. Designed as a compliment to the United Kingdoms movie industry.

John Allinson spends his time between his studios in his studio in Tampa, Florida, and his home in Glynneath and is a freeman of the state of Maryland and, cities of Baltimore and Harrisburg.

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