Vegaskip Posted October 17, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2017 I have always been interested in Ships and maritime history, and did spells in the British Merchant Navy and Royal Navy. I have built models most of my life ( not the really serious ones like on here ) but I always had great pleasure building them. As well as model making, I have always had an interest in art, well, marine art really, and do a lot of painting, especially now I've retired. I don't consider my self an Artist, more a ship painter. I do it for my own pleasure, and get as much pleasure researching the subject as I do painting them. Her are a few of my paintings, please feel free to comment. Jim 1 Convoy Rescue ship passing. Liberty ship 2. Envoy class rescue Tug 3. Death of. windjammer Flamburgh Head with Rocket Rescue Team Diver, el cid, Geowolf and 67 others 67 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted October 17, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2017 Jim, you have some real talent, I'm not an art critic either to explain why, but your colour balance, cloud and water effects which are notoriously difficult to do well are to my taste, and work especially well in watercolour medium - oh, and the ships look good too!. Would love to see more. cog, Jack12477, John Allen and 3 others 6 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks Jason, I've had lots of practice. I try to keep away from the Ship Portrait type of painting, if possible I like to tell a story. Here are some more 1. HMS Hood ( no not that one ) coaling at Portsmouth, and early Submarine and Gun Boat. 2. Master Shipwright. Ship building at Bucklers Hard. 3. Stepping the Fore Mast with a Sheer Hulk. Mirabell61, Duanelaker, kirill4 and 46 others 48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted October 17, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 17, 2017 Very nice thanks for sharing. deadhead, PeteB, BETAQDAVE and 3 others 6 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charter33 Posted October 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2017 Superb work Jim. I love the detail and the 'atmosphere' you instill in your work. I particularly appreciate your depiction of Bucklers Hard - one of my most favorite places in the New Forest. Thank's for sharing them. Graham. John Allen, Canute, BETAQDAVE and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK VIKING Posted October 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2017 Absolutely outstanding work I could certainly live with one of those on my wall , beautiful truly beautiful Martyn BETAQDAVE, John Allen, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted October 18, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 18, 2017 The wrecked clipper ship is beautiful. Very well done. BETAQDAVE, mtaylor, coxswain and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted October 18, 2017 Thank you all for your comments. Last year I was fortunate to be invited, along with my wife, to take part in 'Dervish75’ the celebrations commemorating the arrival of the first Convoy to Russia. We were part of a group of WW2 convoy veterans and their carers ( the Vets were all in their 90s) flown up to Arkhangelsk where we took part in various events in memory of those who were lost during the what Winston Churchill called 'The Worst Journey On Earth.' We then moved on to St Petersburg and Kronstadt for more of the same. We shared all of these events and receptions at various consulates and embassies with our Russian hosts. We made many friends and shared lots of memories as sailors do, helped along of course with copious supplies of Vodka. A year before the trip I had been asked if I had any paintings of convoys that could be used as a small exhibition during the event. However this snowballed into 50 of my paintings being made up into a book ( printed in Moscow) 250 copies were printed and were given free to the veterans, VIPs, museums, schools and anyone who provided assistance to the venture. Each year reciprocal visits take place between Vets from Russia and UK and other allies. Efforts are being made to continue these international visits after the original veterans are gone. Our governments may have 'frosty' relationships, but at the grass roots I know our Russian friends had exactly the same hopes and fears we have. We both want to get on with living life in peace and happiness. jim Here are some pages from the book dafi, egkb, Mirabell61 and 25 others 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Battle for Grand Port, Mauritius (we lost) although shortly after this the British took Mauritius from the FrenchGoogle for details if interested 14" X 10" watercolour jim Edited October 19, 2017 by Vegaskip mtaylor, Archi, Rudolf and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Three square riggers 1 Fortuna. 2. Moshula and Hougomont 3 Rajore it would be nice to have a bit of interaction. Jim Edited October 19, 2017 by Vegaskip PeteB, GrandpaPhil, trippwj and 24 others 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted October 19, 2017 Share #11 Posted October 19, 2017 Hi Jim, it is quit clear to me that you have mastered the skills required to create beautiful paintings. I enjoy the individual atmospheres you create, dispite the fact that your subjects are restricted to a single topic. On a more technical note, the last two paintings have enabled me to understand and/or appreciate the tips I once received about using the structure of your canvas to help you with your story (looking at the waves and the way you suggest foam). Thank you for showing us / letting us enjoy your talent (even if it is silently for the most part). Slainte L.H. Beef Wellington, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam Slainte gu mhath L.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 19, 2017 Wonderful work Jim, I could look at these for hours. Especially nice seeing settings I know. You should be congratulated on not just the quality but also the quantity by the sounds of it. Nick Canute, Beef Wellington, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Thank you both for commenting, I probably have about a thousand, good bad and what ever. here you are Nick. Recognise this place?. Reserve Fleet and redundend, waiting for scraping ships. At the back of Portsmouth Harbour. HMS Vanguard running aground at the 'Still and West' while being taken away for scrap. Edited October 19, 2017 by Vegaskip JerryTodd, BANYAN, Barbossa and 24 others 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 20, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 20, 2017 Excellent work on the paintings. Not just the subject matter but the atmosphere really gives a sense of being there. Beef Wellington, CaptainSteve, Mirabell61 and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted October 20, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 20, 2017 Hi Jim; If I was at an exhibition of local artists' work, and saw your paintings, I would have to buy at least one to take home with me, and preferably more. The only limit would be budget! Lovely atmosphere in your work. Keep on picking up that brush! All the best, Mark P mtaylor, Jack12477, John Allen and 3 others 6 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Thank you Mark, thing is, galleries are not that keen to exhibit my type of paintings. You really have to have an interest in the sea and ships. This one for example isn't every ones cup of Tea. I called it 'Keeping The Few Flying' featuring HMCS CHILLIWACK. Jim Edited October 20, 2017 by Vegaskip wefalck, Barbossa, MSLaw and 25 others 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted October 20, 2017 Something a bit more light hearted imaginary Fleet Limbo Championships (Limbo was an anti sub Mortar) Here can be seen the esteemed pannel of judges.Left to right.Admiral Titas Zaduxass USN. CinC NorLantStanForFlatPac.Admiral Sir Roddy McScunner of MacScunner RN, 9th Barron of Auchenshoogle Better Known to his men as ...Sir!.Dame Euphrosney Pramhandle-Smith PMT. RPM, NSU,GNP, WRVS. Commandant WRNS.The Ships Pennant No and Name plate had been painted over and covered up to protect the innocent. CaptainSteve, coxswain, BANYAN and 21 others 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted October 21, 2017 Share #18 Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks for sharing, these are fabulous. Allan PeteB and mtaylor 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks for commenting Allan. Here's three more . 1 pursuit 2. Self Maintainence 3. Age of Enlightenment Edited October 21, 2017 by Vegaskip Canute, JerryTodd, trippwj and 29 others 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted October 21, 2017 Share #20 Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I like your stuff Jim, you certainly have a talent for marine art, one of the more difficult genres I think. Well done, and long may you enjoy your art. B.E. Edited October 21, 2017 by Blue Ensign BANYAN, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks for commenting BE,and all the others who 'liked' the paintings. jim Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted October 22, 2017 Here are some from a series of vignettes , small watercolour painting in the centre with pencil sketches around. A3 size approx 15" X 10" jim cog, Canute, MSLaw and 20 others 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted October 22, 2017 Share #23 Posted October 22, 2017 Hi Jim, I`m amazed of your talent and skill with those aquarel paintings, and would love to see more.... Well done !! Nils mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted October 22, 2017 Thankyou Nils. Here is one you might like. SMS Thuringen and a typical Torpedo boatJim cog, egkb, Srodbro and 21 others 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted October 22, 2017 Share #25 Posted October 22, 2017 Thanks Jim, lovely marine artist`s work.... Nils Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) This afternoons effort 26/12/43Belfast illuminates Scharnhorst for Duke of York off the North Cape. w/c 23" X 16" Edited November 7, 2017 by Vegaskip Canute, Meriadoc Brandybuck, GrandpaPhil and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted October 22, 2017 Share #27 Posted October 22, 2017 I'm curious how long each painting takes. You do incredible work and you have a huge portfolio. How much time do you spend painting daily? I love your work by the way. Jack12477, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelpsutton2 Posted October 23, 2017 Share #28 Posted October 23, 2017 All I do are the "ship Portraits" and i am jealous. I wish i had your talent! Great work, thanks for sharing mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Drown you may, but go you must and your reward shall be a man's pay or a hero's grave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share #29 Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, being retired I can paint more or less when I want (subject to domestic chore from 'she who must be obeyed). I normally paint for about 3 to 4 hrs in the afternoo, probably 2/3 times a week. The Belfast pic started about 1.50pm, and I took the photo about 5pm, I'll probably have an other half hour fixing bits , the after funnel top is wrong, and horizon on the right needs lifting a bit. The longest painting I have done, was three afternoons and was a diptych of 'the Tail o' the Bank' on the river Clyde . see pictures. jim Edited October 23, 2017 by Vegaskip lmagna, Landrotten Highlander, Archi and 20 others 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted October 23, 2017 Share #30 Posted October 23, 2017 Jim, again, thanks so much for sharing your work, its a pleasure to explore the fine details, the light and shadow effects, the ships wakes, even the small crtew members in action and the colors of the sea... Wunderbar !! Nils Canute, mtaylor, LEFEBVRE and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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