Cordes, an evening view with vineyards.

My first outdoor study for 18 months so bit of a warm up.

I plan more soon. (more…)

Saltash, or at least the part of Saltash that shows, is almost complete, as is the Tamar River bank.

HMS Formidable, 1942 – Seafires returning

http://frickers.co.uk/marine-art/formidable_seafires.html

A signed numbered limited edition, hot off the press!  Detail: - 

The recipient of the first 2 copies, Euro MP Brian Simpson kindly wrote “The prints arrived safely and I am very pleased with them“.

Incidentally congratulations to Brian, deservedly newly re elected despite the embarressment of antics in the GB parliament.

Not yet in the print gallery, you can still add a copy to your collection of this unique prestige a signed numbered edition of Formidable for £150.00 inc P& P via page http://www.frickers.co.uk/blog/making-a-payment/

Plymouth, the city has been my home for over 22 years, most of which was based in Plymstock. 

Almost all of my most famous paintings were created while living in Plymouth including Roaring Forties http://www.frickers.co.uk/marine-art/suhaili.html 

A few copies, signed by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston are still available from http://www.frickers.co.uk/prints.html

You can add a copy to your collection with confidence using PayPal on the Print Gallery page.  

I am  having  2 relaxed enjoyable and sociable weeks in Plymouth. (more…)

The under painting  continues to develop. Unsualy this painting of the famous steam train and I K Brunel’s renowned Tamar Bridge is having it’s drawing adjusted as it progresses.     (more…)

Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, remains unchanged, for the moment. 

However, much around him has changed. (more…)

The painting and drawing continues to evolve and is hardening off for the next stage.  

Basic drawing is complete, colouring also.

Next, the drawing will be refined, the tones worked out in more detail and then I’ll be able to speed on.

I wonder if you, kind reader, can help with photos and history of HM Submarine “Unique“, or her sister boats, or at least point me in the right direction?
I wish to paint Unique as a gift for my friend Chris Boddington.
A modest token of my appreciation for him generously sharing his beautiful studio with me.

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Now working on a painting of the “Flying Scotsman” crossing the Royal Albert Bridge with Pullman coaches. 

True or false?

The Flying Scotsman is considered by many to be the world’s most famous engine, my guess is they are mostly Scots! (more…)