I usually shy away from paintings of sailboats because I don't understand all the rigging.
I have several books on sailing--there's so much terminology to know; it's like learning another language. Rosetta Stone should do a sailing edition.
I only know the name of one line, the dinghy bowline, called the painter.
Good job! You achieved an airy, open sea feel to the piece and the boat looks good. No more excuses about boats!
ReplyDeleteI shy away from all boats for the same reason. I feel that if I don't understand how they're put together I can't paint them. But you are proving us wrong here, this is a wonderful painting! I love the whites, the bold perspective and the strong design. What's more, I can feel the breeze.
ReplyDeleteHi laura I have quite a few friends that sail in competitions it's a beautiful sport and, let me tell you, they enjoy their beverages. I love the perspective of this painting.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's the class you've been taking but your painting has really taken a noticeable leap. It's great to witness!
ReplyDeleteIt really looks like you are sailing across the open sea. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow--well, you pulled this off like a pro, that's for sure, Laura! I love this. What a wonderful image. You are really on a roll with these. I'm thinking maybe you ought to take up sailing!
ReplyDeleteNo more excuses about ANYTHING, pls--you may not know what a "painter" is in those terms, but you ARE one as all of us understand it!
ReplyDeleteThank you all. I think it's true, Suzanne, being in a class ups the ante a bit; sometimes when I'm painting alone I'm too easy on myself and keep doing the same thing over and over.
ReplyDeleteThis was done from a photo I took on a sailing trip in the Virgin Islands. My friend Mike did all the sailing--I was in charge of the dinghy, and hence the painter. I want to learn more about sailing, but I think I'll have to learn by doing, not reading!
Re the beverages: From where I stand, Cathy, the sun is always over the yardarm. And if it's not, I change where I'm standing! ;-)