Daybreak by Michael Daley

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Very nice indeed. Sea is superb

Posted by Martin Shaw on Wed 04 Jun 16:11:26

Superb Michael.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 04 Jun 16:27:58

I Love it. Brings to mind the poem 'Cargoes' by John Masefield:- Dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smoke stack, Butting through the Channel in the mad March days, With a cargo of Tyne coal, Road-rails, pig-lead, Firewood, iron-ware, and cheap tin trays.

Posted by Brian Keen on Wed 04 Jun 16:56:06

Oh those seas, splendid and that turquoise light reflection is the icing on the cake.

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 05 Jun 06:08:33

Superbly done.

Posted by Thalia Stones on Thu 05 Jun 07:13:18

Superbly painted!

Posted by Peter Smith on Thu 05 Jun 07:42:24

A great sea scene Michael.

Posted by David Williams on Thu 05 Jun 07:44:15

Superb season and wonderful detail on the ships. You’ve captured the atmosphere of the event so well.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 07 Jun 11:44:01

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04/06/2025

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12 x 16 ins on acrylic on mdf. It has been on the easel for some time. Studio time has been limited over the past 2weeks but now back in harness. This depicts a seagoing tug at Daybreak. She is towing a schooner who has lost her foretopmast and may have other damage. A crewman is lowering the three white lights that have been burning all night signifying that she is towing.

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Price: 450

Picture Size: 12 16ins

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…

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