The Wildcard view from HMS Wellington Sky LAOTY by Tim O'Brien

Sky Arts LAOTY Wildcard painting by Tim O'Brien
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Great painting Tim , far better than the finalists.

Saw the episode and this is an extremely good painting of the scene, well done for getting through to be a wild card.

You have captured the scene extremely well Tim and I enjoyed watching the show.

I like this, Tim! I don’t know what the judges are doing some of the time!

Super result, Tim, and well done you.

I agree, this is better than the contestants ! Beautiful

Thank you for your kind comments which are much appreciated.

A great painting - a shame they don't take more than one wild card through.

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13/02/2026
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This is the oil painting I painted during the four-hour session as a Wildcard contestant on board HMS Wellington, Friday 27th June 2025. I was seen for a few seconds on air when Heat 5 was broadcast on 11th Feb 2026. Shame my interview, along with other Wildcards hit the cutting room floor, but it was a great shared experience for all involved and glad I took part.

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Tim O'Brien

I am a full-time artist, author and tutor. During my 40-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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