The Rescue.

Comments

Magnificent Michael. Straight out of Jamaica Inn.

Posted by Jim Morris on Sat 05 Sep 18:13:16

Absolutely brilliant Michale, the detail of the ship, the surf, and the figures are superb.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sat 05 Sep 18:53:33

Sorry Michael spelt your name wrong, went before I could correct.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sat 05 Sep 18:55:31

Brilliant, love the green in the sea and the foam on the waves

Posted by Hilary Pearce on Sat 05 Sep 19:06:09

What a great painting - full of power and pathos!

Posted by Tim Kirtley on Sat 05 Sep 22:26:29

Fabulous, what a great piece of storytelling in art - and I like the use of greens, different.

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 06 Sep 07:06:11

Superb light and energy!

Posted by Graham Edmunds on Sun 06 Sep 08:56:05

Beautifully painted, especially the sea, figures and ship.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 06 Sep 09:46:06

This is superb Michael.

Posted by caroline harris on Sun 06 Sep 12:11:53

No apologies needed Dixie, I've been called worse!! Thanks once again to everyone who has taken the trouble to review my work and for your enthusiastic comments.

Posted by Michael Daley on Mon 07 Sep 14:42:47

Hang on Studio Wall

05/09/2020

3 likes

383 views

Inspired by the news article that reported that a swimmer in difficulties was rescued by a human chain of people on the beach. That of course together with my love of Cornwall and Devon. Purely invention on my part although the Schooner here is based on real shipwreck. I don't often use green in my paintings but this seemed a good opportunity to experiment. Just such a lot fun to do. Hope you enjoy it.

About the Artist

Michael Daley

Before leaving the RAF in the early 90s I studied, part time, Fine Art and Graphic Design at Falmouth College of Art and Design. On leaving the Air Force I worked for 17 years at Holkham Hall until retirement in 2010. I worked as a volunteer caseworker for ssafa ( Forces Charity) for almost 5…

View full profile

More by Michael Daley