Swiss Army Knife

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Amazing, I love it.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 17 Dec 21:10:24

Beautifully painted, I can almost feel the cold.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 17 Dec 21:13:45

A beautiful clear and pure painting.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 17 Dec 21:36:03

Super sense of iceberg power and might

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 18 Dec 08:40:53

Wow, what a striking image.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Fri 18 Dec 09:29:16

Love the way you have painted those icebergs and the ship Tim. So skilfully created and it really makes the viewer shiver.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 18 Dec 12:19:26

Terrific seascape Tim, beautifully painted.

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 18 Dec 12:27:50

Absolutely fabulous, love the way you have painted the ice, difficult subject

Posted by Romila Datta on Fri 18 Dec 14:39:38

Thank you for all your kind comments – yes, it certainly was a challenge with painting the inspiring, but unforgiving environment with a limited palette, but glad it worked out okay, especially with the red/yellow of the ship as a contrast.

Posted by Tim O'Brien on Sun 20 Dec 10:09:52

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17/12/2020

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Affectionately known as the Royal Navy’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’ as it is red, versatile, and always there when needed, HMS Protector pushes through the freezing waters of the world’s southernmost continent during a patrol of the British Antarctic Territory.

About the Artist

Tim O'Brien

I am a full-time artist, author and tutor. During my 39-year art career I have enjoyed working with a broad range of clients and subject matter (Landscapes, architecture, animals to transport - ships, cars and aerospace), having started out as a Commercial Artist in the world of advertising &…

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