HMS Seagull, a Torpedo Gunboat built in 1889

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Well Chris I said I was looking forward to seeing HMS Seagull and I have not been disappointed. It's a GOODIE ! You have captured the atmosphere of a warship at speed. More please!

Posted by Barry Prosser on Sat 25 Feb 18:34:22

Great drawing with super detail. The only thing I observe is that it might be an idea to have less above the ship as having all that sky rather makes the boat look a little lost down the bottom of the page. Just a personal view and can be ignored!

Posted by Thea Cable on Sun 26 Feb 14:29:28

Thea, alas I was limited by the size of the paper! Not wide enough. But I can always chop some off the top. Next time I will scale the picture to fit the paper. Barry, I will try to do more but the garden beckons!! Besides, we had an excellent workshop today on pastels and I must use the knowledge gained. (Use it or lose it!) Maybe pastel warships? Thank you both for your encouragement. I am glad you like the picture

Posted by Chris Howat on Mon 27 Feb 17:17:19

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31/03/2015

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An unusual view of a Victorian torpedo gunboat copied from a photograph taken sometime between 1889 and 1909. There is an atmosphere of speed and menace in this picture. I hope this is going to be the first of many more drawings of RN ships, old and new.

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Chris Howat

I started to paint seriously when I retired and attended a weekly class for a few years. After our teacher retired, our group continued to meet and we have found that this helps and encourages us. We have visiting artists to give workshops every month. I also attend a weekly life drawing class. I…

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