On the blocks by Paul (Dixie) Dean

Good one Dixie, love the solidity of the boat and that rigging!

Thanks Tessa , they were tough vessels, made of good solid oak and ready to take on a rough sea , many were scraped but some outlasted the metal ones .

Always love your boats Paul. Great rigging on this particular boat.

Love the boats Paul, another great picture.

Really like this !

Well done for perservering in the heat, this is really good - I like how bold it is.

This is terrific Paul!

Very good. I like the relaxed style of this piece.

Very good Paul.

Lots to like about this Paul

Well drawn Paul. Lovely old boat.

Such great shapes full of character… nice work Paul!

Super work, Paul - excellent rigging!

Thank you all for your comments they are appreciated. I’m pleased with it , it just seemed to come together, probably as I was very relaxed and didn’t overthink it.

Interesting to see what’s underneath Dixie, we only usually see the top half when in the water

Excellent work Paul.

Thank you Frank and George. Frank they are a lot deeper than people imagine ,and are surprised when they are out of the water , big vessels that look very tiny out in the sea.

Very good Paul - really like the palette you used.

Thank you John .

Solid, sturdy looking vessel. Liking the limited colours, and the avoidance of any clutter in the background. Nicely done, Paul.

Thank you Gerry.

You've captured the shape of the hull well I reckon

Thanks Trevor.

Always like your boats Paul.

Thank you Sandra.