Chanukah

Happy Chanukah, shalom !

Chanukah
On this first of eight nights, having lit my menorah, I wish a Happy Chanukah to you all and excuse me everyone, especially to my Jewish friends and family.
Meanwhile here for a good laugh is a ‘brand new Chanukah song for Jewish kids of all ages” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5Z-HpHH9g&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR28kALG7Sm1qD-HDogNIiULnA6uLYu1cshIGGAcxH5w_nNOoC1Fg8FglRI
Chanukah, the ‘Festival of Lights’, often wrongly said to have pagan origins and nearer the mark

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#shipsandshipping

I am reminded today of the many cruise ships it’s been my good fortune to paint. Classic #shipsandshipping , a classic cruise ships painting. #miamibeach and a cruise ship with an unusual story to tell, ‘Emerald Seas’ is beautifully shown here entering Government Cut, the final approach to the port of #Miami. https://lnkd.in/dCQhN9Q > 50 x 81 cm (20″ x … Read more

Love Schooners ?

Painting schooners is always a pleasure for me, more so in this instance.
The beautiful working Schooners Racing, Rhoda Mary and Katie Clewett commissioned by Frank Trebilcock, a descendant of the families who built the three renowned vessels two schooners and a sloop.
This painting is now owned with pride by his son and definitely not for sale although fine art prints are still available.

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with your credit card here via Paypal, in any currency, including £ / , / U. S. $, or for easy bank to bank see the Payments page; or in instalments by arrangement, contact Gordon Frickers.

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Mayflower Plymouth

Or Plymouth Mayflower, worthy of a fine new painting, both are justifiably world famous names?

Mayflower400
Mayflower400, a unique perspective
Mayflower, #painting near completion
I’m thinking of Mayflower400, 60 x 90 cm (23 5/8″ x 35 3/8″), available £/€ or U S $, 6,000.
Any reputable gallery would be delighted to offer this painting for this price or more …

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Family Matters

Today, no painting, soon,  I reluctantly leave the land of sunflowers and vines, Gaillacois Tarn in the heart of ancient l’Ocitainne for the Black Mountains and a rather special visit to my long lost cousin Maureen. It’s been about years since we last met so there is some catching up to do and of course, … Read more

Halifax

A very unexpected message Re: Halifax DK170 Hello mr Frickers, Today, exactly 77 years after it crashed, we found the crash site of Halifax DK170 of wich you made such a nice painting!! Can we get in touch!! The #painting, 50 x 66 cm (20″ x 30″),was commissioned by the late Mr.John Loban, formerly Flight … Read more

Entertain, Inspire, Inform

Robin Knox-Johnston, an inspiring sailor, a real man, a role model, a film worth watching? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdIIYr1GdIs&feature=emb_share.

I feel honoured to have been commissioned to make #paintings 3 times, “Roaring Forties“, “The Clipper Way” and “Dumra departing Bombay“.

I produced prints for the first two paintings made for Sir Robin #Knox#Johnston which we both signed [a few copies are still available], and I am proud to be considered one of his friends.

‘Roaring Forties’ as framed

Roaring Forties” subsequently is and continues to be reproduced in journals world wide and is a proven influential painting.

Robin still is a considerable influence and benefit for many lives, mine included.

Some years ago Robin and I were discussing our roles in life.

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