Endurance...

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Yes, regardless of the perils in the Weddell Sea Sir Ernest Shackleton managed to conquer defeat against the ice and extreme harsh conditions, and mustered on regardless of how the elements behaved during the exploration of Antarctica. The sailing ship encased in the ice and the expression on Shackleton's face shows his determination and bravery. Nicely portrayed Jim, and one can sense the rigid cold intense atmosphere in this composition!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Tue 08 Dec 11:13:42

An astonishing achievement by Shackleton and his team. Boy's own adventure stuff for real. I like the ship heeled over in the ice's grip. Nice one, Jim.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 08 Dec 11:54:42

I do like this Jim, impressive achievement indeed!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 08 Dec 11:58:53

Certainly portrayed the cold Jim. A good composition.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 08 Dec 14:45:39

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08/12/2020

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of both the man and his lost ship. Sir Ernest Shackleton, explorer extraordinaire. I used blue to create the design and signify the intense cold of the Antarctic. Ink and watercolour.

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Jim Morris

I've reached 83 (84 in September ) years young and love to paint and draw. Watercolours are my preference used also with line and wash. I paint or sketch something most days of whatever takes my fancy. Glad to have found this site. I don't feel I have a set painting style but I tend to go for…

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