An in depth research about the ship is explored as thoroughly as possible, i.e. where the ship was built, when and who by, any particular interesting events that happened during the vessels career.

This gives me a good insight into what I am painting and helps enormously.

Then preliminary sketches are drawn and when these are corrected a detailed drawing is done on the art paper.
Then in accordance with the type of sky, sea conditions and general wishes of the customer the painting begins.

The sky is painted in first with a wash for the sea.

Then parts of the ship are painted and a gradual build up charts the progress and after many hours the whole picture begins to take on a new life.

Then working steadily and painstakingly the painting is signed and finished before being photographed prior to being framed or packed up ready for posting.

A selection of A4 prints are available double mounted and wrapped. Details of these and originals on request.