Cornwall Archives - Gordon Frickers Marine Art

Progress Report

2 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

‘Charlestown Morning’, as some of you have requested, a progress report.

Charlestown: The challenge I’ve set myself here with ‘Charlestown Morning’ is to find a good balance between detail and a hazy morning, topographic detail and atmosphere.

The composition is nearing it’s final stage.

‘Charlestown Morning‘, a new painting shaping up for those of you who like to see a painting creation process. Here is the struggle to find the best composition. Charlestown is a famous port much used by film makers including the very popular ‘Poldark Series’. This Charlestown painting is the fourth and will probably be the … Read more

Luggers

17 February 202117 February 2021 by Gordon Frickers

A lugger of a delightful surprise to share with you seen when I switched on today !

Entitled “Gordon Frickers : A different Perspective” by Rob McDowell, this brief, splendid article opens ” There are some joys to being ‘locked down’! “.

Then gets more and more interesting.

Barnabas, lugger : 23 X 35 cm (9″ x 14″) Watercolour, available £/€ 357.

Rob McDowell you have “done it proud”, a beautifully written and balanced article inspired by my ‘ancient’ painting of the ‘Barnabas‘ lugger, sir, thank you.

Mermaids

14 January 202114 January 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Mermaids, questions answered on an all new page as asked by the famous author Simon Young, a British folklore historian based in Italy.

Simon wrote to me “I’ve been sent, by a colleague, the name Mermaid’s Pool on Kynance Cove and the earliest reference I can find is to a painting you did there. I just wondered if you could tell me anything about the name or its history“.

My answers are on the all new page ‘Mermaids‘.

Mermaids

If legends, mermaids and Cornwall interest you, don’t miss this new read about ‘Mermaid’s Pool’, the painting by Gordon Frickers, 40 x 50 cm (16″ x 20″) !

Cornish slate

2 December 2020 by Gordon Frickers

‘Waterwitch off Gribben Head’, pages edited, updated as the result of an enquiry from a Scot in Spain about Cornish Slate painting. The ‘further reading‘ page offers a facinating illustrated insight into Cornish sea life circa 19, for sure, recommended reading. Prints are available : A few Waterwitch prints remain, available as a signed limited … Read more

Word of Mouth?

4 November 20204 November 2020 by Gordon Frickers

“Word of Mouth“, a Nelson and Trafalgar painting well worth the price and more as an “after dinner” subject.

The Royal Navy’s most famous schooner HMS Pickle, described by Nelson as “ubiquitous”, is according to Cornish oral tradition sailing into legend.

Live on board?

15 September 202015 September 2020 by Gordon Frickers

“Have you ever lived on one (a boat or square rig ship) for a long period of time?” I was asked today by film maker Frank Muller.

Thought it might be fun to share my answer with you which reminds me to restart writing the requested book about my life and work.

Charlestown, the port, ‘October Evening’, Cornwall available as a fine art print.

I’ve owned boats most of my life, built quite a few, repaired many more too.

I’ve not lived onboard for long periods.

I don’t really fancy that unless there is a good reason.

Maria Asumpta, a real square rigger, entering Plymouth

It’s a bit cramped, fun for a while.

Love Schooners ?

1 September 20201 September 2020 by Gordon Frickers

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.

Sailing Days

21 August 202019 August 2020 by Gordon Frickers

With a friend from many years astern who is a though going sailor, Rick Bowers, we have been discussing, old salts reminiscing, thinking ahead, sailing.

Just for fun,

Hannah Frickers on my Sonata, Music Maker

I thought I’d share this and some photos chosen at random, with you.

A successful outcome

4 March 20204 March 2020 by Gordon Frickers

Arrived safe in Florida USA, my client is happy to have you know he wrote

“Dear Gordon,

I got it safe and sound!

The painting is magnificent and stunning.

Each aspect of the painting exceeds my expectations. While your paintings are beautiful to look at over the internet, the actual painting has a warmth that can only be felt by seeing the real thing. I also had a reaction I had not expected. My father passed away from a stroke when I was seven. He loved to paint and I remember watching and being around him while he painted. When I opened the box and revealed the painting, I got the smell that I had not had since I was seven. I guess it was both the varnish and paint but it was warm and wonderful.

Thanks for a great experience,

Eric

P.S. I’ll contact you when we have it installed at the new house. Maybe we can get a Skype session and I’ll give you a tour of its new home. I looked at the flags on the stern and it spells out MQKJ. Any significance?

Have you ever thought, “I’d love a painting like that one?”

Give me a call or email ! ?

MQKJ explained below…