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Galleon - this is done in oils and is the first of many to come! Please do comment on this one, it`s the first tall ship I`ve painted, it`s not been easy, but I`ve enjoyed every moment of it.
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DR LaVoie 05 Nov 2013
Please forgive me in advance Neil, however I am somewhat the Simon Cowell of nautical motifs, I need to point out some glaring errors: This type of vessel would carry a minimum of three masts, and you are showing only one; Most of The Rigging is missing; The shape of the Bow is incorrect; The water is much too blue for a "Deep Water" vessel; etc. However I NEED to point out, that your Aircraft paintings are OUTSTANDING, and I praise you for trying something new, but possibly a bit more "study" is in order, before moving away from your beautiful airplanes?Sandra S. Corona 19 May 2013
I'm ready to sail! Awesome!Maria Murphy 25 May 2008
MAGNIFICENT !Renata Cavanaugh 29 Feb 2008
BRILLIANT WORK! 10+++William H. RaVell III 23 Jan 2008
This is an excellent first attempt at marine art. I hope you don't mind a constructive critique. The vessel is shown on a starboard (right) tack and is correctly healed in that direction. The foremast therefore, should be at the same angle as is the bow sprit. Also this vessel would have at least three masts and the main mast and mizzen mast would be partly visible if the foremast was correctly angled. I realize that we all start out concentrating more on paint application than we do with the accuracy of the subject matter. I think you have the natural ability to become an excellent marine artist. Paint,paint,paint! Bill