Middlesbrough Drops, revised

Colin Cartwright

Middlesbrough Drops, revised

A revised version of my ‘Middlesbrough Drops’ watercolour painting.

The coal drops on the river Tees estuary, in the 1830’s.
In the foreground, is the Tees river ferry – which in those days, was a small, rowing boat.

I love the daunting and weird, distant grey structures, ready to drop the coal upon the collier (coal) ships.

My version of a Thomas Harrison Hair, 1837 watercolour.

Watercolour and HB pencil.

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Middlesbrough Drops, revised by Colin Cartwright
Middlesbrough Drops, revised by Colin Cartwright
  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth

    Beautiful Colin…......the neutral tones are so relaxing….........fabulous detail in your artistry…...........

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Very beautiful and detailed Colin.

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    Hi Colin, As said, you have come a long way in a short time with your watercolours. This painting has a classical look and shows variety in your style compared with your other ceations. I’m sure you’ll find more enjoyment as you go with this great hobby.

  • Nicholas Averre

    Nicholas Averre

    Wonderful work Colin, very nice indeed.

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    Colin you are veery tallented

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    This has a classic feel to it. Regarding what you said to Brian Towers above, I am sending you a Bubblemail I hope will be helpful … about publicising your work on Redbubble.

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    magnificent!

  • catblack

    catblack

    the reflection on the water is really nice, i like this textured paper u use.

  • RichardV

    RichardV

    Excellent work Colin.

  • Druidstorm

    Druidstorm

    Colin you have captured the mood truly friend! Its beauty speaks loudly! Bravo!!!..:))

  • Bonnie Steinbach

    Bonnie Steinbach

    Look at all these comments no wonder you like this site…I love this one Colin, this will print very well
    Hugs,
    Bon

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin

    fantastic artwork
    so subtle

  • moonstone

    moonstone

    Oh wow this is great you are very talented

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Stunning

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    I like this one so much, I have this on my desktop!
    Thanks, john

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    I can understand why Colin. I could look at this for hours.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    beautiful painting! ... beautiful pastel colors

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Nice painting; love the rippled reflection and the sky’s reflection is well done too!

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    this is beautiful Colin :D

  • Kirbo

    Kirbo

    Very beautiful !! The scale – very noble.

  • Jason Byrne (joB)

    Jason Byrne (joB)

    wonderful work!!

  • SHEDART

    SHEDART

    Welcome to the group Colin and keep on putting paintings like this in the group, fantasic

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    AWE-some!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda


    How it should be viewed.

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks Dayonda! Tisis a great size of image.
    How do you make the image big like this?

  • stevengeer

    stevengeer

    Beautiful artistry Colin!

  • Ingrid77

    Ingrid77

    great painting!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations Colin on your feature in Impressionist Art

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thank you very much, Sharon. Much appreciated!
    Where did you see this? As I submmitted this painting over a year ago.

  • Normf

    Normf

    Truely beautiful. Congratulations on your feature in Impressionist Art! Well done.

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    This one’s just too beautiful, Colin! It’s simply fabulous!
    What are “the drops”? Like the “locks” in Panama? What are the big, curved things? Forgive my ignorance, but… I’ll only learn if I ask, eh?

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks, Dayonda! Did you notice, you’d commented on this when I first uploaded 8 months back?

    I have a whole series of Thomas Harrison Hair (1830’s) watercolours, (you can see them in one folder, if you click on my bubblesite) which I painted and did my own thing with.
    I have his style to thank for teaching me how to see perspective – he was a genius of his time, but ignored and now nobody has heard of him.

    The drops were massive wooden constructions, in the 19th century, which had very early locomotive trains, dropping off big coal wagons, and these tipped straight into the coal ships in the river, to be delivered overseas and at home.

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    love your technique, Colin .. very minimal but tells a complete story (big smile)
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    now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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    you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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    AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • Shirley Hirst

    Shirley Hirst

    Beautiful work, very well done Colin, many congrats on your feature!

  • Mitch Labuda

    Mitch Labuda

    Very nicely done, a real treat to look at

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Absolutely adore this piece.

  • Julie Marks

    Julie Marks

    stunning artistry!!

  • Colin Cartwright replied

    Thanks for featuring this one (one my early paintings) from a couple of years ago.
    I especially appreciate this being featured in the healing group, as it stands out from the others featured in genre, style and look.

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    For this economy of ines is not showing but sensibility and generosity of heart, this work well deserves it


    Julie

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    love this one….......it has a kinda mirror effect you have painted here and i love that awesome painting

  • ShuGh

    ShuGh 9 days ago

    great work. love it

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