Drifters
I discovered a wonderful book of coastal nautical photos, from 1850 – 1920.
The long Eastern coast of England, from the Scottish border, down to the inlet of The Wash, at Norfolk.
So I now have targets – and a new series imminent!
This one is Berwick (on the Scottish border) from the Victorian era of early photos.
The drifter on the left is the ‘Iona’, next to it without sail, is the ‘Nellie Wilson’, and the boat with the chimney, is the paddle steam tug, ‘Black Prince’.
in the background, is the old Berwick Bridge.
7”x8” Watercolour on 200lb Hannemuhle paper.
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BLYTHART
This looks like those watercolours in the Laing Art Gallery at Newcastle … you have a great technique.
Colin Cartwright
Cheers, Dave! I did this one quick, at my friend’s house, downin Norfolk, but will be taking my time with some of the more complex photos in this fantastic treasure of a book!
Druidstorm
Colin this is beautiful friend!!!...:))
Deborah Benoit
This is beautiful Colin!!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Absolutely Gorgeous ART Work!!! :-)) Beautiful!!
Estelle O'Brien
Hi Colin…this is a lovely painting. You have done a great job witht he reflections and I am trying to study your talent with light…it’s just beautiful. Hope you are well (all the considered). Hugs and smiles to you…
Estelle O'Brien
ps the book sounds like a brilliant find…I am fascinated by boats and water…I look forward to your new series.
itsallgoodamanda
well done Colin!, i love your technique oils would suit you perfectly, so much texture and movement on your work,
Bonnie Steinbach
Look at all these comments already, I told you it was beautiful! Well done Colin
Hugs,
Bon
Colin Cartwright replied
I hope you like the original, when Bill delivers it, Bon!
AnaCBStudio
a classic…just gorgeous Colin
Shelleymay
Love your work Colin, this is really nice..
Brian Towers
Nice one Colin. You manage to capture that special classical look.
Bonnie Steinbach
I am so excited to get it Colin and very inspired to paint again…I am setting up a new studio in my office as I need the small one for other things. Thank you sooooo much!
Dennis Knecht
Wonderful- you are inspiring me to try my hand at watercolors with your wonderful paintings! Dennis
Agnes McGuinness
Lovely watercolour. So delicate, and the boats are beautiful.
margpie
wow, I find it hard to use watercolours, the look you achieve is visually stunning :)
Mishka Góra
Really lovely. All your watercolours are just gorgeous!
FAIRIEWOMAN1
Painting water and ships using this technique is so difficult, I really admire people who can accomplish it and still keep their brush strokes loose and free, as you have here.
Colin Cartwright replied
I’m doing my most ambitious one at present – The Mauretania leaving the river Tyne, in 1906. A watercolour from a photo of the time.
it’s difficult but I love learning how to do it!
Thank you for the thoughtful comment, Helena.
GEORGE SANDERSON
You have got this antique look off to a tee, Colin !!!
Well done Mate !
amarica
Well done, nice find Colin!!
Billlee
Hey Colin, I never commented on this one…. but then you know what I think about it!!! I haven’t changed my mind…. it is still beautiful. Cheers, Bill.
H M Bascom
Beautiful work.
AngelArtiste
I love this! I wish I could paint ships and boats and castles and pretty buildings…but I cannot =(
Colin Cartwright replied
I’m sure you can! Just have a go, doesn’t matter if you mess up, it’s a learning exercise – start simple and slowly get more complex.
Thanks very much Angela, this was a quick painting done a few hours, my fastest.
And a happy Christmas to you.
Maria Murphy
Stunning !!!!!!!!!
Pamela Jayne S...
really stunning! It reminds me of the Essex Barges as well :))
Kate Eller
Soft beautiful muted colors. I can just imagine the quiet. Of course you know how much I love boats and ships…..this is really a favorite…has a special misty look.
F.A. Moore
Quick and Dirty it may be (as you described it to Dave Edwards, above), but lovely, nevertheless. I’m very fond of this one, Colin.
Colin Cartwright replied
Thank you very much Fran.
This was in my early painting days (about 18 months ago) when I didn’t over-work paintings!
I gave this one to my supportive American friend, Bonnie Steinbach (above), for her birthday!
mysteryfaith
very nice water color
Elisabeta Hermann
Beautiful artwork in your Gallery! This painting has a unique atmosphere very well captured by the use of colors and brushstrokes. Amazingly well done, Colins! I find the sky being BREATHTAKING.