Vegaskip Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share #631 Posted June 3, 2020 New Zealand Star Small sketch 9.5” X 7.5” Jim davyboy, Beef Wellington, ccoyle and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el cid Posted June 3, 2020 Share #632 Posted June 3, 2020 Love your work, but must ask if you ever sleep? Cheers, Keith mtaylor, Canute and lmagna 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share #633 Posted June 3, 2020 4 hours ago, el cid said: Love your work, but must ask if you ever sleep? Cheers, Keith Usually quite well, I’m 79 next month, not very fit, Can’t walk very far, got lots of free time ( especially in Lock Down ) I’m really lucky I have the ability to do this, and I enjoy it. This only took under 2 hours. Long may I be able to do it!. Ps it’s also nice that other people enjoy it as well. Jim BETAQDAVE, Canute, reilly and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted June 3, 2020 Share #634 Posted June 3, 2020 Jim; as always your paintings are wonderful. Knowing that you painted this in two hours is amazing!!!...Moab lmagna, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted June 3, 2020 Share #635 Posted June 3, 2020 You need to stay around and painting for at least as long as it takes me to catch up with you in age Jim. I'm 71 this month so you will have to keep painting for a number of years yet! mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Canute 3 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 4, 2020 Share #636 Posted June 4, 2020 Jim, what Lou said, though I'm just about a year older. This is a remarkable body of work. Edwardkenway, Canute and lmagna 3 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...
Vegaskip Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share #637 Posted June 4, 2020 New Zealand Star Small sketch 9.5” X 7.5” Jim Thank you both for commenting, I certainly will keep painting as long as I’m able. Jim lmagna, Canute, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted June 4, 2020 Share #638 Posted June 4, 2020 Jim, I've been quietly enjoying your paintings too. And I will be 79 in a couple weeks. Amazing body of work. Canute, lmagna, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted June 4, 2020 Share #639 Posted June 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Vegaskip said: New Zealand Star Small sketch 9.5” X 7.5” The picture didn't come up for me this time. Was it something I said? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share #640 Posted June 5, 2020 The picture is ok on my iPad. But here it is again. Jim amateur, mtaylor, reklein and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted June 5, 2020 Share #641 Posted June 5, 2020 Came through that time, thanks Jim. I hate to think that I missed one of your paintings, they are all that good, each in their own way. mtaylor, Moab and Canute 3 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share #642 Posted June 5, 2020 Dardanus in the Mersey , motor barge Loach going about her business . Watercolour 11” X9” J11, ken@southside, JpR62 and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share #643 Posted June 17, 2020 This afternoon's effort 1960’s HMS Lowestoft and RFA Tidereach W/C 11” X 9” G.L., ken@southside, BETAQDAVE and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share #644 Posted June 22, 2020 'Thenistocles' trooping during WW1 w/c 11” X9” JohnB40, ccoyle, Dali and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share #645 Posted June 24, 2020 KAISAR-I-HIND (I) P&O Steamer coaling at Aden w/c 11” X 9" Jim GrandpaPhil, Landrotten Highlander, oneslim and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 24, 2020 Share #646 Posted June 24, 2020 27 minutes ago, Vegaskip said: KAISAR-I-HIND (I) P&O Steamer I know that some modelers consider such ships as hybrid abominations, but I think they represent a rather interesting transitional period in naval architecture -- too bad that they are not well-represented in the model kit world. reklein, BETAQDAVE, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted June 24, 2020 Share #647 Posted June 24, 2020 I don't think that such ships are an aberration - we probably will say the same thing about today's 'hybrid' cars one day. They represent the transition from one propulsion system to another with the associated uncertainties of reliability and availability of fuel supplies (before you could coal in Aden, the coal had to be shipped there first). Having both modes of propulsion increased the safety at sea and the probability that you actually got from A to B. I love this transition period (in ship-building history) because it shows the introduction and progress of engineering and the (cautious) technological optimism of the time. Beef Wellington, Canute, Rik Thistle and 9 others 12 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted June 24, 2020 Share #648 Posted June 24, 2020 I'm inclined to agree with you both, as a child one of my favourite plastic airfix kits was Brunels SS Great Western the side wheel steamer with full rigging and went to Bristol to see SS Great Britain Canute, lmagna, Moab and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelpsutton2 Posted June 24, 2020 Share #649 Posted June 24, 2020 Every time I check in to see the new ones, I end up looking all he way through from the first one. I cannot believe you can do this kind of work in an afternoon. That's skill and confidence. reklein, lmagna, Moab and 3 others 6 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...
JohnG Posted June 24, 2020 Share #650 Posted June 24, 2020 I just finished a Blog about my father's WW2 days on armed trawlers. There was an incident involving a U-boat which was recorded by a war artist, Montague Dawson, and while I was researching him I came across your wonderful paintings. Great stuff! I had found some other paintings of one of his boats, but not as atmospheric as yours! The Dawson painting is sadly only black and white. Here's a link to the blog. the painting is towards the bottom of the page: https://ww2trawlers.blogspot.com/p/hmt-imperialist.html mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share #651 Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks to all for commenting. Followed the blog link. Very interesting, and worth adding to my 'to do' list. Jim lmagna, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share #652 Posted June 27, 2020 Afternoon quickie. P&O liner Medina requisitioned as The Royal Yacht. 'H.M.S. MEDINA with T.M. The King and Queen outward bound for India escorted by H.M.S. ARGYLL, COCHRANE, DEFENCE and NATAL.'1911. W/C 11” X6” oneslim, GrandpaPhil, BLACK VIKING and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balclutha75 Posted June 28, 2020 Share #653 Posted June 28, 2020 WOW! I just chanced upon this thread and it is exhilarating! Jim, to my eye you have captured the essence of being at sea. If I can offer a comparison, a few years ago I was in an Alpine Museum and saw an exhibit of Gabriel Loppé paintings. This artist was completely familiar with his subject, including its most subtle nuance, and is able to convey it on canvas. A viewer is transported to the place and time. Your work is similar. Thanks much for sharing. Canute, mtaylor and Moab 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted June 28, 2020 Share #654 Posted June 28, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 4:33 PM, Vegaskip said: South of Kerguelene windjammer in the roaring forties. w/c 14” X 10” Jim , very beautiful paintings, thank you for sharing. it taeks ships out to sea where they belong , makes them alive. i love watching ship paintings. Landrotten Highlander, JohnB40, el cid and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share #655 Posted June 29, 2020 17 hours ago, Balclutha75 said: WOW! I just chanced upon this thread and it is exhilarating! Jim, to my eye you have captured the essence of being at sea. If I can offer a comparison, a few years ago I was in an Alpine Museum and saw an exhibit of Gabriel Loppé paintings. This artist was completely familiar with his subject, including its most subtle nuance, and is able to convey it on canvas. A viewer is transported to the place and time. Your work is similar. Thanks much for sharing. Thanks for commenting. I’m glad you enjoy them. Jim Canute, mtaylor and lmagna 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share #656 Posted July 6, 2020 This afternoon's pic (still wet) Ship 'Yallaroi' and the Steamer Euripodes w/c 14” x 10” BETAQDAVE, wefalck, Moab and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share #657 Posted July 8, 2020 This afternoons job Themistocles Passing a couple of sailing Trawlers w/c 14” X 10” JpR62, wefalck, JohnB40 and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted July 11, 2020 Share #658 Posted July 11, 2020 Jim, I really enjoy the atmosphere you create in your paintings. Very enjoyable. And I agree, that side profiles of boats and ships can sometimes get a bit boring. I'd much rather see the ship(s) 'working' than posing. And these paintings are mostly done in 2 or 3 hours. Bob Ross would be jealous 😉 All the best, Richard Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share #659 Posted July 11, 2020 Cambrian Prince And HMS Condor W/C 14” X 10” BETAQDAVE, ccoyle, oneslim and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted July 11, 2020 Share #660 Posted July 11, 2020 Just added another painting to my collection..here is an original oil by Bill Larsen, Titled: Spirit of the Sea. It looks great in my library. ken@southside, Edwardkenway, Vegaskip and 9 others 12 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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