Marine Art: Tall Ship Art
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
Reader Comments
I would be interested in lessons, Where are you located?
Just an FYI. On your website you have a photo of the Mackinac Bridge and the US Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw. The bridge is spelled with a “C” Mackinac, not a “W” as you have it.
By the way I have two of your signed and numbered prints including the one of the bridge.