This fishing trawler doesn't exist anymore, she now sits at the bottom of the ocean somewhere. This painting was for my 'cousin-in-law'. The boat belonged to his uncle who passed away a little while ago....so it was very special.
I only had the 2 pic above to work with for reference material. My cousin wanted the boat to be painted as if it was going out to sea. I found this challenging, as I didn't have a pic as to how the actual boat looked from behind....and of course I wanted it to look like the 'Ronda Lene'.
....planning sketch
.....under-painting, still trying to get it right
The finished painting
....close-up of the boat.
I found this painting hard....as it was like doing a portrait, because the boat had belonged to someone....it was just not any fishing trawler, it meant something special. Plus, I'm not a 'boat' person....I really don't know much about them....so be gentle you guys out there who are boat enthusiasts, lol
Good morning Amanda!... No criticisms to be offered here! A very strong, active nautical portrait with all of the Russian strengths: good draftsmanship... strong and imaginative composition... rich vibrant colour and most of all... your painting comes from your heart. A painting can never fail when it comes from that source and is supported by these strengths!
ReplyDeleteI love the painting... it has the smell and feel of the sea with the gulls wheeling about overhead! and I am certain that the lucky recipient will as well! A gem Amanda!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce