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Stunning is what came to mind as soon as I looked at this. The ship and aircraft a brilliant and beautifully painted. The land in the background is really well painted, and the sea is so good the colours are excellent. Another outstanding painting Michale.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 16 Jul 18:56:36

Stunning indeed!

Posted by Cherry Bray on Fri 16 Jul 19:08:37

So well painted Michael.

Posted by David Williams on Fri 16 Jul 19:20:53

Excellent painting Michael love the detail 👌

Posted by Bari Marsh on Fri 16 Jul 20:18:07

Beautifully done Michael.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sat 17 Jul 05:32:41

Wow - this is superb!!

Posted by David Stevens on Sat 17 Jul 06:42:57

Everything about this is first class, well done Michael

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 17 Jul 07:15:27

An amazing painting, Michael - and love the sea too!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Sat 17 Jul 12:46:16

A super painting indeed!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sat 17 Jul 21:15:13

Lovely painting and a bit of nostalgia for me as Everard's was my first employer when I ran away to sea at 16.

Posted by Richard Quirk on Sun 18 Jul 11:32:50

Thanks everyone. Your comments are very encouraging and much appreciated

Posted by Michael Daley on Tue 20 Jul 18:29:38

Hang on Studio Wall

16/07/2021

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24 x 16 inches Acrylic on board. Centurity was a coaster belonging to the fleet of F T Everards of Greenhithe. The aircraft is an Auster Autocrat of Skyfotos. There is a Pathe news clip on UTube. Had to paint this scene as it combines my love of marine and aviation art. Hope you enjoy

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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…

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