Mudflats

A man of many talents. Not only are you an expert with watercolour you're a master of oils as well. If they had those emoticon things on here it would be one of the little green jealous ones.

You are very kind Val. Thank you. I would sooner say a 'Jack of all trades'. I like this one myself, but I gave it to a friend for a birthday present, so I have the green face too! If I could have it back, I would correct the shape of bow of the barge. It should be more upright. But too late now! Thanks again Val. Regards John

The lighting here is superb. It has a fresh atmosphere and the water highlighted makes a lovely lead in.

Beautiful painting John, you,ve really done it justice.

Hi John, I really like this painting, the foreground set's it off a treat. Strange you should mention H.M.S. Ganges as I have an Xmas menu signed by all the officers from 1943. Regards Norman.

Gorgeous painting. Wonderful sky.

John, thank you so much for your helpful and encouraging comments left on my pictures. I chose this painting of yours to answer you as you mention 'HMS Ganges', a name I haven't heard for a long time! My father spoke often of his time on Ganges as a boy salior at the age of 15. He spent his time there in the late 1930's. As to my pictures, I have learnt mainly from books and DVD's, am struggling with finding 'my style'. I admire painters such as Seago, Wesson, Aubrey Phillips and Steve Hall. I hate to sound ignorant in terms of computer speak, but what do you mean in your comments regarding the mill....PM I will try? Thank you again John

Fiona.. Thanks yet again for the comments. I was in HMS Ganges in 1954 at age 15 too. So a bit later! PM = Private Message. I will try, means I will try to explain reflections in watercolour; or at least how I do them! John

Thank you John for explaining what PM means...I'm such a dunce!! If I used the forum I would know these things I supose. I will certainly have a go at your method as you suggested. I was thinking of washing out the water part of the mill painting and having another go at it. If it succeeds I'll re-post the picture. Regarding HMS Ganges, there is a very interesting book called 'Band of Brothers' ..boy seamen in the Royal Navy 1800-1956, by David Phillipson. It's a very good read. Thanks again for you advise...Fiona