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No idea what the book is but the illustration is fabulous Lewis! I suspect I should know - is it an Alasdair McLean book?

Posted by Margaret Nisbet on Mon 02 Mar 13:29:03

Just seen this on the forum Lewis, it’s brilliant! I’ve suggested a couple of titles but it isn’t obvious what it could be. I thought a long the lines of sea wolf, cockleshell hero’s?

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 02 Mar 13:42:58

The cruel sea?

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 02 Mar 13:46:06

Good one Lewis, not sure could be John Harris's The Sea Shall Not Have Them?

Posted by Linda Drury on Mon 02 Mar 13:54:57

Thanks for all your comments. I'd imagined this would be very easy, but you've all come up with perfectly good suggestions, so maybe it isn't easy. I'll wait a little bit to confirm the book...in case anybody else has a go.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 02 Mar 14:07:55

No idea, but that doesn't mean. It's great.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Mon 02 Mar 14:31:02

Brilliant. I will go with Fiona "The Cruel Sea "

Posted by Richard Cooper on Mon 02 Mar 14:37:56

Could fit any one of several great classic films Lew.. I thought "The Caine Mutiny", then '"The Cruel Sea"... Beautiful illustration....

Posted by Jim Morris on Mon 02 Mar 15:14:54

Is it Moby Dick Lewis?

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 02 Mar 15:54:58

Haven’t got a clue, Lewis, but like the monochrome illustration!

Posted by Jenny Harris on Mon 02 Mar 15:56:05

Nostromo, Joseph Conrad?? But whichever it is, this is a brilliant scene!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 02 Mar 15:59:58

Thanks to all for your kind comments, and very sensible suggestions. It is 'The Cruel Sea' by Nicolas Montserrat, a brilliant book and a classic film. Many of you guessed it. Although the film is often shown on TV, I guess the book and film are 'of' my time...and most of you are younger.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 02 Mar 16:27:29

I don't know the book so I'll just say that I'm too young.. (I wish) !! It's yet another fabulous painting from you.

Posted by Louise Naimian on Mon 02 Mar 18:01:08

Yes, I've seen the movie, Lew. Great film, from what I remember, and a great painting/drawing. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 02 Mar 18:42:22

A Beautiful illustration Lewis, Love your gallery cartoons are great

Posted by David Johns on Mon 02 Mar 19:38:55

A busy man Lewis , it wasn't there when I went to bed. Have to confess I would have gone for Alistair McLean and also confess to not having read the Cruel sea. However , doesn't stop me enjoying your work. Another good one.

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Mon 02 Mar 20:28:57

Has to be “The Cruel Sea” Nicolas Montserrat. Incidentally Tom Hanks has a movie coming out in which he plays a corvette Captain.

Posted by James McGinnis on Sat 28 Mar 15:27:02

Thanks again to those who've commented...I thought I'd thanked everyone. Good tip about the Tom Hanks film, James. I'll watch out for it, I like a good sea story.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sat 28 Mar 15:43:09

Hang on Studio Wall

02/03/2020

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For the 'name that book' challenge. I think this one's too easy, but then I would, wouldn't I? A3 sketchbook. Pen, watercolor and some touches of gouache.

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Lewis Cooper

Self taught. Love drawing. Like to make pictures up, without using reference pics, often in cartoon style. I do other pictures where I do use reference. I'm knocking on a bit, born in 1940 in Greenwich, London. Retired, and loving it.

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