End of voyage

A magnificent set of paintings Stein.
I just wish I had half your talent!

Thank you John. Me, I wish I had a real job. (Jester)

What a feeling of motion - the wind and the swell contribute to the ship's movements! The tug seems such an insignificant 'tub' - but the haggling was vital, and the tug/tub was essential too. Excellent contrasts. Compare my comments on the 'Maid of Morven' sketch. Donald.

Stein,
These are wonderful paintings, many thanks for posting them.

Thanks James

And thanks Donald. I started painting after having seen Alex A. Hurst's book on Thomas Somerscales, and I thought it was the spirit of adventure that attracted me.

Hallo stein,
I am agreed with the words of John Briggs. Many thanks.
Regards Norbert

Stein,

Congratulations on producing a fine set of paintings. Great compositions and handling of paint!

Stephen

Thanks, Stephen. Means a lot to me - coming from a World-class painter like you. (I did for half a minute even consider taking it up again. (Jester))

You ruddy well ought to get on with it stein, you'll not go short of admirers with work as good as this. Love the light on the side of that hull.

Can't afford to: have to paint deceased dogs, front door facades with freshly asphalted drives, the local shopping mall in winter blue etc. Should have started right away with yacht portraits, - that would have been a feasible project. Or at least ferries... problem is I enjoy painting deceased dogs more than modern ferries. :sweat: