Tuesday 7 February 2012

Thames Barge. 8x8 Acrylic.


Thames Barge that plied it`s Trade along the Thames Estuary. I think this is my first square painting,and on an 8x8 Canvas. I think I shale paint a lot more on Stretched Canvas in future,

24 comments:

  1. Wonderful color in this painting. I love the colors of the sea. Nicely composed with a real sense of movement. I paint on this size often...don't you love the square format?

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  2. Hi Linda.
    I`m glad that you like it. Thank you for your nice comment. I will have`to think a bit more whether to use the square format Linda, not too sure yet. All the best.
    Vic.

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  3. There's a nice bounce isn't there painting on stretched canvas? The surface lends added quality to your already fine work Victor. Go for it!

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  4. Very nice work Victor! A good inspiration.

    ... I saw the snow by you.. it is here snowing too, and very cold..

    see you and have a good day!

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  5. Hi Linda.
    Yes there is a nice bounce to a nice stretched Canvas isn`t there? Thank you for your comment Linda. All the best.
    Vic.

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  6. Hi Laura.
    Thank you for your nice comment. If you have snow also Laura, wrap up well. The cold soon gets to you doesn`t it? All the best.
    Vic.

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  7. This is such a lovely little painting, perfect for a 8x8 canvas.

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  8. Hi Ann.
    Thank you very much for your comment. Yes I might get use`to Canvases. Dearer, but who cares eh? All the best Ann.
    Vic.

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  9. I love this one, Vic! I love old Thames barges full stop :) I bet you are familiar with Ray Campbell Smith's watercolours of the old barges and those fantastic red sails - he's a Kent lad too of course. Best wishes mate, Michael.

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  10. Good Morning Michael.
    I`m glad that you like it my friend. Thanks for your nice comment. Yes Ray Campbell Smith is a great Artist
    in Watercolour, and he is mainly noted for his Kent Oast Houses paintings. I have a few of his Videos, and I will one day get them transferred to DVD`s. Thanks again Michael and all the best mate.
    Vic.

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  11. Beautiful painting, Vic!! Love the red sails! It pops right off the canvas!

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  12. Well..you might want to do more squares..works for you Vic..this is a classic piece of Fine Art

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  13. Plenty of movement in this one Vic and superb colours. Don't you just love Thames Barges? Very, very nice. :)

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  14. Hi Kim.
    Thank you very much for taking the time out to comment on my Blog, I know you must be a very busy Artist. And thank you for your nice comment. All the best Kim.
    Vic.

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  15. Hi Hilda.
    Thank you for your lovely comment, especially the word Beautiful. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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  16. Hi Page.
    Thank you for your lovely comment. Clasic is a lovely word, thank you. All the best Page.
    Vic.

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  17. Hi John.
    Thank you for your great comment. I`m glad that you spotted the Movement, I did intend it. Yes I do love the old Thames Barges. They make some lovely subjects don`t they? All the best John.
    Vic.

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  18. Excellent painting. Love the movement in the water and love your colors. Your excellent drawing skills come through with the boat. Not an easy subject to paint. But not for you my friend,well done.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  19. Hi Joan my friend.
    I`m glad you like it Joan. I enjoy painting these Barges.It`s so sad that they are not around trading anymore. there are a few left that belong to private individials. I won`t be able to use my computer for a couple of days. I have bought myself a new one. And at the moment we are downloading everything onto a memory stick. We are doing this via phone, and it is a nightmare. All the best Joan.
    Vic.

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  20. Great painting Victor. Love the rich dark greens of the ocean. As always wonderful to visit your blog!

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  21. Hi Giselle.
    Thank you very much for your nice comment. It is kind of you to say that it is wonderful to visit my Blog. All the best Giselle.
    Vic.

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  22. Hi Vic,
    seems like that barge is enjoyng a nice run with the wind. It's always a pleasure to be carried by the winds , and is free. Nice painting and energy. Happy painting Vic

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  23. Hi Mariano.
    Thank you for your nice comment. I`m having trouble
    with my computer at the moment, so I hope my commenters will bear with me. All the best Mariano.
    Vic.

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