Painting a Tall Ship

Cutter Eagle

When painting a tall ship it is important to make sure the ship is down into the water.   Quite often Artists have a tendancy to place the ship on top of the water.   It is also very important to have the rigging (lines to the Sails etc.) postioned right.   You must also have the feeling that the sails are full of wind.   This is accomplished by making sure the sails are full and the right shape.    Be sure to make the wave direction right and also the wind direction.    What a joy to see a tall ship painted with the wind screaming and the waves crashing.   I have an some examples of tall ship paintings on my website www.gwodmark.com  Pleasant painting.     I will be posting tips on painting water and Sky soon.        G.W. Odmark