Black Sails in the Sunset by Paul (Dixie) Dean
Watercolour painting of a Norfolk Wherry sailing on the Broads in the early evening. Traditionally they have black sails as originally they’re were treated with fish oil and tar to preserve the canvas . Still a few afloat but no longer cargo vessels use a holiday cruises . The masts were short and strong made to be lowered by the two man crew so very simple rigging, background of a derelict water pump that was also wind powered , yet more sails on the skyline.
About the Artist
Paul (Dixie) Dean
I have sketched most of my life on and off I became interested in watercolour following a spinal injury whilst in hospital but did not follow it up. My eldest daughter bought me a beautiful wooden box set of half pans about twenty five years ago I dabbled on and off until retirement twelve years…
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