179 - HIGH FERRY, BLYTH - DAVE EDWARDS - INK 1990

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179 - HIGH FERRY, BLYTH - DAVE EDWARDS - INK 1990

In the days when I sold prints of my pen and ink work, this sold 1,000 prints, of which 90 were framed and mounted, or logically speaking, mounted then framed :)

It was the most popular drawing I ever did. For almost twenty years I have mused over whether it sold so well because the view had nostalgic value to the purchasers, or whether any artistic merit entered into the the equation. By uploading it onto Redbubble I may soon have a better idea, because none of you will be familiar with this view and will hopefully judge it on its merit as a drawing.

Chris Baker of Redbubble has sent me this link to another view of the ferry .. many thanks Chris :)

FEATURED IN FIRST THINGS GROUP – 26th July 2009

FEATURED IN HAND PAINTED OR DRAWN BUILDINGS AND ARCHITECTURE – 28th July 2009

179 - HIGH FERRY, BLYTH - DAVE EDWARDS - INK 1990 belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, An Outcast somewhere....., British Painters, Dimensions, Ebony and Ivory, Finks of Inks, First Things, Freedom to Shine, Hand painted or drawn Buildings and architecture, If it doesn't belong, Journal Junkies, North East England, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Safe Haven, Shameless Self-Promotion and United Kingdom Available for sale as

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179 - HIGH FERRY, BLYTH - DAVE EDWARDS - INK 1990 by BLYTHART
179 - HIGH FERRY, BLYTH - DAVE EDWARDS - INK 1990 by BLYTHART
  • fuelthesoul

    fuelthesoul

    Dave, brillant work my friend, i don’t know how you achieve this with ink.Bev

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks. The answer to your questions is: “laboriously, over a period of twelve hours” :) In 1990, one lady, not content with a print, asked to buy my original, but as I didn’t sell originals I drew the whole picture all over again and actually got it almost identical. She was happy anyway.

  • BLYTHART replied

    Must mention that this is a poor copy – I will shortly be uploading a better one. The answer to your question is “Laboriously – over a period of twelve hours.” In 1990, I sold prints of this drawing and one lady, not content with a print, wanted to buy the original. I wouldn’t part with it, so she asked if I would draw it again. I did and it was fairly identical and she was happy with it.

    By the way, I can remember travelling on this as a lad, but it’s long gone now.

  • Sebastiaan Koenen

    Sebastiaan Koenen

    Great drawing Dave! Like your technique with ink.

  • BLYTHART replied

    From an artist of your high ability I take that as a valuable compliment indeed.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    This is excellent Dave, you have achieved a great deal of realism and the detail is quite amazing. Super work …

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks my friend. I still am determined that when I next visit Edinburgh you and I will have tea and scones together … or a pint of beer :)

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    well….I would say it sold on the skill and talent of the artist! :-D …it is an amazing drawing…the detail, with its lines, angles, depth, and shadows, is definitely eye catching Dave. Skillfully executed indeed!

  • BLYTHART replied

    You say the nicest things – thanks Linda.

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    I’VE ADDED A HIGHER DEFINITION IMAGE NOW – BEST VIEWED LARGE.

  • Sebastiaan Koenen

    Sebastiaan Koenen

    Well that’s almost to much for me at the moment Dave but thanx! Of course I don’t look that way but I must say I see some interesting things in your works (lotsss ss of creativity and certain ways you handle your creative instruments) which aren’t present in many other styles/works… What I mean to say is that the power of creation might be even more interesting to me then just skills. The latter we can study, improve and flourish, but the first has to be one of a youthful and broad mind… ...I once knew a good looking woman which was very skilled on the piano; I had so much respect she could play parts from Strauss, Bach and others without missing a note and really tight… She once started crying and expressed herself to me that she often feeled unlucky because she thought she mostly didn’t got ideas to compose something of her own… It was a strange moment and I had a difficult time comforting her…

  • BLYTHART replied

    ”... a youthful and broad mind” .... I am young at heart … does that count?

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    All I can say, Dave, is “WOW, what skill!”, my friend. Great skill plus incredible patience! And a very steady hand. Your perspective is top-notch. A beautiful piece, Dave! (And, yes, young at heart does count!)

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks Pat, but you do realise I used a drawing board to achieve the straight lines. My hand isn’t too steady.

  • Sebastiaan Koenen

    Sebastiaan Koenen

    Hehe yeah forgot to meantion that Dave! But the first two doesn’t have anything to do with age! I’ve a grandma of 80 who might still be in her ‘30s hehe. Her sister even went to a houseparty when she was over 80…. So heart/mind yeah!

  • theyellowfury

    theyellowfury

    I spose its just a place people would like to be. A well-drawn one

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    nicely finished …

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    A brilliant piece, Dave Your pen and ink technique is excellent !!

  • BLYTHART replied

    Many thanks George.

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    I agree, I think it’s your best drawing from those days Dave.

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks Brian.

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    ac, key dem ic lee this is soooo perfect-an art teacher would cry to see the rules of art 100% shown in this wow

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group

  • BLYTHART replied

    Many thanks Janis. It qualifies as a First Thing, because it was the first (and only) one of my 27 prints to sell 1,000 copies here in my hometown. It was a happy venture that lasted 20 years and got me lots of publicity as a pen and ink artist. Most people here in Blyth still haven’t accepted my new style, but I shall carry on undaunted, because it’s doing well on Redbubble :)

  • mikeloughlin

    mikeloughlin

    Great drawing,obviously a labour of love.

  • BLYTHART replied

    I think it was Mike.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    We would love you to add all of your lovely work to the group…

  • BLYTHART replied

    I thought it had to satisfy the organisers that it was a “first thing”.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    Well each time you do a brand new work it’s a first thing really…have a look at the art pages…you will see many works by the same artists…

  • BLYTHART replied

    I think that’s called bending the rules, but hey – I don’t mind if you don’t. I’ll add a few more for you now before i go to bed.

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    It is a beautifully, highly skilled piece of artwork Dave. Fabulous perspective! All those intricate strokes of your pen must have taken hours. I am particularly impressed with the water!

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks Lynda. The water was done using just a pen, but I used a ruler on a drawingboard to do the sky. if you look at some of my old pen and inks you’l see how i composed the sky with loads of ruled lines … a technique a professional artist taught me many years ago.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    I’t entirely up to you, but have a look at the art pages…

  • BLYTHART replied

    I have just sent your group a load of pictures. You can choose from them; I don’t expect you to want them all. If there are any in my portfolio you think you’d like in your group just say.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    You are free to post any that you would like…all your work is unique…

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    Dave this is a fantastic drawing in its own right!!! The detail, the composition, the movement of the water, all superb! Having said all that, I think all art is sold on an emotional or nostalgic basis, so good on you for being able to capture that in this work!!!

  • sneha

    sneha

    wow stunning
    !! this is simply awesome!!=)

  • Norval Arbogast

    Norval Arbogast

    This is terrific

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Dave you are full of Talent, this is trully awsome.

    Malcolm

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks Malcolm … I wish I could believe it myself. I do my best though.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Look forward to it Dave, just let me know when you are coming up …

  • BLYTHART replied

    It’s tricky organising it, but I am determined :) Did you read my Bubblemail. I sorted the problem out anyway … it’s because the images aren’t large enough.

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    This is sensitive, stunning and atmospheric with perfect perspective, and your inking is beautifully rendered also :)
    Silly of me Dave – I was so keen to send you the link to an old photo of this very ferry that I neglected to comment earlier….!

  • BLYTHART replied

    Thanks Chris – I’m looking forward to our email chat.

  • linmarie

    linmarie

    Pure artistry,,,, no wonder this sold so many,, and it could be a combo of been there, remember it,, or simply just admiration of the piece and all the detail ,, peace and love,, another gallery piece here from me,, LINMARIE

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    Congrats, Bly. Great image and great skill

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