Gordon Frickers CV/Resume

"Gordon has more than a casual affinity with Britain's Seafarer's".
Lloyd's List International.

By way of introduction for those who don't know of Gordon Frickers:

Clients include BVT Surface Fleet Ltd (formally BAE Systems Surface Fleet Solutions);
Member British Marine Federation;
Pictures in National collections in GB and France;
The choice of many renowned organisations and distinguished individuals;
Clients within the past 12 months include, BAE Surface Fleet Solutions and the Ministry of Defence for the Armada de Chile (HMS Marlborough to Almirante Condell), Devonport Royal Dockyard, Pendennis Shipyard, the government of Oman for official buildings and the Sultan's yacht.
Included in Superyacht Business, the Best of British 2009/10

For memorable fine art of enduring worth "contact us" or better, speak with or meet Gordon Frickers, mobile (UK) 07588 411720 (International: +44 7588 411720).

Public Collections: Examples of Gordon Frickers marine painting are in:

The University of Plymouth
Le Musée du Cap Horn at St Malo
La Maire de Sauternes, Bordeaux
Hotel de Ville, L'isle sur Tarn
Government of Oman (various public buildings)
Armada de Chile (National Navy of Chile)

His list of distinguished clients patron's, described by Audrey Hinks of Gallerie Marin of Appledore, as "formidable", include:

Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm (Culdrose, HMS Seahawk mess for the Princess Royal)
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Pendennis Shipyard
The New York Yacht Club
The Times Clipper Ventures
Registered supplied to BVT Surface Fleet Ltd (formally BAE Systems Surface Fleet Solutions)
Government of Oman for the Sultan
Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd
Babcock Marine
British Telecom (Marine) Ltd.
Maiden G.B. (Tracy Edwards)
Yamaha
Blue Arrow America's Cup
The National Trust
Imperial Tobacco (Award won)
Devonport Management Ltd.
Marine Projects (now known as Princess Yachts)
Coe Metcalf Shipping Ltd.
Corum - French Admirals Cup Sponsor
Sir Richard Branson
Henri Lloyd Ltd.
Cunard Line
Sail Training Association
La Maire de Sauternes
CPC (United Kingdom) Limited (name changed in 1998 to Best Foods Inc)
Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd
H.M.S. Victory
The Chilean Navy
Peter de Savery
Deloitte & Touché
City of Chester (Civic reception for "The Port of Chester 1863")
Royle Publications Ltd
Gordon Fraser Gallery
Michael McNamara Sails
Yachting World

Gordon Frickers is listed in Debrett's Distinguished People of Today & Who's Who Art and Antiques.

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Of the Condell painting we were told:: "The Condell painting went down a real treat. The Chileans were very impressed and Capt Cruz the commanding officer was over the moon and said he was going to have it welded to the wardroom bulkhead so none of the Admirals, and there were six Chilean Admirals present, could get their fingers on it."; Capt JAB S.
"Our efforts with the painting were highly successful".: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
"The composition and the quality of your painting is quite simply stunning and has deeply impressed everyone who has seen it. The detail, lighting and colours deserve particular attention. The inclusion of another CMS vessel in the background is a delightful touch as is the choice of venue.": T.C. Hart, Managing Director of Coe Metcalf Shipping Ltd
"The renowned marine artist",: Queen Elizabeth II Daily Programme
"I was able to show my son the cabin I sweated out my first voyage": J. Morrison (N.Z.)
"It is already giving me great pleasure and reminding me to make more time available for the joy of sailing": C.R. King
"I have won a few prizes in my racing career but I can assure you this will be one I treasure most",: M.J. Leadbetter.
"I have now received the print of 'The Clansman Leaving Castlebay', and I am extremely pleased with the result. The print has already been well admired by my family and friends. It will probably look even better once it is mounted and framed. Thanking you again for all your assistance and I am so pleased that there was a successful conclusion to all your efforts.": Alastair Ramed
"It makes me feel I'm back on board!": Tracy Edwards, skipper of Maiden
"Dry Humour": in The Times (of London) refering to "Roaring Forties".

Born Beckenham, Kent in 1949

Gordon Frickers was educated at:

Maidstone College of Fine Art (now part of Kent Institute of Art & Design): Fine art, graphics and photography;
Medway College: Visual Communication, Photography for advertising & media;
Falmouth Technical College: Ship & Boat Building;
Montmiral School of Painting (South West France): Drawing and colour;
Plymouth College of Further Education: Internet, E business, web site construction, PC office skills;
RYA coach and instructor (dinghies and powercraft);
UKTI / Businesslink: Management, export, e commerce and web site skills

Experience:

After Uni: Assistant photographer, various central London advertising studios;
Falmouth: A GP photographer and latter press for the Packet Group;
29 years as a marine painter;
Sailor and man of the sea: Dinghies, Yachts, mostly racing, Square Riggers (including what was then the world's oldest), Merchant & Cruise Ships;
Gradually became a master shipwright and marine and art historian;
After time with Bromley Boats, six years managing Director of South East Boat Builders Ltd, Rye;
4 years with the R.A.C;
25 years freelance painter particularly noted for marine subjects.

Teaching: Unlike many fellow painters Gordon has not followed a career in teaching art. He does occasionally give talks, lectures and has successfully taught marine painting. His style is interactive, engaging and involving his audience.

His Awards include:

Three times chosen Yachting World/Rolex-Swan prize artist
1st prize (oils) 1995 Cornish Society of Artists
Roll of Honour 1996, City of Plymouth; for "Outstanding Contribution to the City of Plymouth"

Gordon Frickers has exhibited at:

Buckingham Palace
London International Boat Shows
Royal Society of Marine Artists
The World Ship Society
Chester Town Hall, including a Civic Reception
Maison de la Fontaine, City of Brest
Various Yacht Clubs, Galleries and Exhibitions
Royal Yacht Squadron and R.S.M.A.
On board the "Cutty Sark", "Maria Asumpta", "QE2" and "HMS Victory"
La Mairie, L'ile sur Tarn

Books his work appears in:

The Nelson Almanac, edited by David Harris, Picture editor Anthony Cross, published in association with the Warwick Leadley Gallery, Conway Maritime Press, The Chrysalis Building, Bramley Rd, London, W10 6SP published in 1998, ISBN 0-85177-755-4
Nelson's Ships, P Goodwin, Conway Maritime Press, The Chrysalis Building, Bramley Rd, London, W10 6SP published in GB 2002. ISBN 0-85177-742-2
Ships of Trafalgar, P.Goodwin, Conway Maritime Press, The Chrysalis Building, Bramley Rd, London, W10 6SP published in 2005, ISBN 1-84486-015-9
Fighting Ships 1750-1850, Author: Sam Willis with an introduction by N.A.M. Rodger, Quercus Publishing Plc, 2007, ISBN 1847241719

Some of the other web sites his work appears on are: