The Spritsail Barge Ena. She was built in 1906 and bought for £875. Then another £232 fitting her out. There is a lot written about her but this blog is about painting and not too much facts.
You have found your subject that is clearly a joy for you to paint. Just like Degas became the Great Dagas, when he painted the ballet dancers. I predict you will be know for these magnificent barge paintings. Well done my friend.
Vic, this is a magnificent painting!!! Whatever you say you do not know technically about barges does not matter. Your rendering of these historical barges is incredible. I agree with Joan, your delight in painting this subject shines thru!
Hi Joan. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment my friend. It couldn`t get any better, thank you. Degas is one of my favourites as well. He had Brilliant draughtmanship didn`t he? I shale savour your comment for a long time to come. All the best Joan. Vic.
Hi Sue. Thank you also for your wonderful comment. Magnificent is a wonderful word, thank you. I`m lost for words after reading yours and Joans comments. All the best Sue. Vic.
Victor we love facts! Painting come from life, life is full of fact that interest us and move us to the canvas. Look at my George Washington sketch done just because I'm reading about him and found it interesting that the Father of our country wasn't much of a military man when he was put in charge of the First Continental Army. It took the Revolution to make him a gifted general.
Facts or not, I do love your ship paintings. They are very romantic. Happy valentines day Victor.
Hi Linda. Point taken my friend. It is that I can`t write too much on my blog because it is too much effort for me. Take a look at Hilda`s blog, she receives eighty and ninety comments, and she answers every one of them. I greatly admire her stamina. There is a lot written about the Barge Ena, too much writing for me to put down i`m afraid. I love reading everyone elses comments, especially yours because they can be so funny and interesting. There you go, i`m going on and on, enough. I`m so glad that you like my boat paintings Linda. Thank you for your nice comment. All the best Linda. Vic.
Just ordered Vic jr's. first volume of short stories on my kindle. While the grandchildren are here I will sit and read and watch the 2yr.old. Looking forward to a good read and I wish Vic Jr. all the best, he is very talented.
Hi Joan. Good on you my friend, you will enjoy the stories, I can promise you that. I read through the first volume in no time, it was that intersting. I hope also you liked the Ena, joking. All the best Joan. Vic.
Hi Randall. I`m glad that you like the boat painting. It`s going into an exhibition this Wednesday for two weeks. thank you for your nice comment Randall. All the best. Vic.
Me gustan mucho estas naves briosas y coloridas navegando en alta mar. Mucho tiempo sin visitar su blog, es encantador volver a ver todo su bello trabajo. Saludos Cordiales Vic.
Hi Ruben. I`m so sorry but I can`t find a way to change your language to English. But I thank you for your comment hoping that it is a nice one. So sorry Ruben. All the best. Vic.
I really like these colorful sailing ships sea. Long time without your blog. It's lovely to see all your beautiful work. I hope forgive my english, and I invite to visit my page when you can. Best Regards.
Hi Ruben. Thank you so much for your kin d comment my friend. I have visited your Blog and found your work fantastic. So fantastic that i can never hope to achieve your skill. Your paintings are amazing Ruben. All are brilliant and I never know what one to comment on. All the best Ruben and thank you for taking the time to comment on my Boats. Vic.
The Spritsail Barge Ena. She was built in 1906 and bought for £875. Then another £232 fitting her out. There is a lot written about her but this blog is about painting and not too much facts.
Dear Vic,
ReplyDeleteYou have found your subject that is clearly a joy for you to paint. Just like Degas became the Great Dagas, when he painted the ballet dancers. I predict you will be know for these magnificent barge paintings. Well done my friend.
All the best to you,
Joan
Vic, this is a magnificent painting!!! Whatever you say you do not know technically about barges does not matter. Your rendering of these historical barges is incredible. I agree with Joan, your delight in painting this subject shines thru!
ReplyDeleteSue
Hi Joan.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wonderful comment my friend. It couldn`t get any better, thank you. Degas is one of my favourites as well. He had Brilliant draughtmanship didn`t he? I shale savour your comment for a long time to come. All the best Joan.
Vic.
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you also for your wonderful comment. Magnificent is a wonderful word, thank you. I`m lost for words after reading yours and Joans comments. All the best Sue.
Vic.
Victor we love facts! Painting come from life, life is full of fact that interest us and move us to the canvas. Look at my George Washington sketch done just because I'm reading about him and found it interesting that the Father of our country wasn't much of a military man when he was put in charge of the First Continental Army. It took the Revolution to make him a gifted general.
ReplyDeleteFacts or not, I do love your ship paintings. They are very romantic. Happy valentines day Victor.
Hi Linda.
ReplyDeletePoint taken my friend. It is that I can`t write too much on my blog because it is too much effort for me. Take a look at Hilda`s blog, she receives eighty and ninety comments, and she answers every one of them. I greatly admire her stamina. There is a lot written about the Barge Ena, too much writing for me to put down i`m afraid. I love reading everyone elses comments, especially yours because they can be so funny and interesting. There you go, i`m going on and on, enough. I`m so glad that you like my boat paintings Linda. Thank you for your nice comment. All the best Linda.
Vic.
Hi Vic,
ReplyDeleteJust ordered Vic jr's. first volume of short stories on my kindle. While the grandchildren are here I will sit and read and watch the 2yr.old. Looking forward to a good read and I wish Vic Jr. all the best, he is very talented.
Hi Joan.
ReplyDeleteGood on you my friend, you will enjoy the stories, I can promise you that. I read through the first volume in no time, it was that intersting. I hope also you liked the Ena, joking. All the best Joan.
Vic.
Your ships are incredible...they move in the water...it is quite amazing. This ship is just beautiful with her big billowing red sails.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your nice comment. Thank you also for your words, moving in the Water. very encouraging. All the best Linda.
Vic.
Hi Victor,
ReplyDeleteNice sailboat painting, got to love those sailboats in the water. Nice Job!!
~Randall
Hi Randall.
ReplyDeleteI`m glad that you like the boat painting. It`s going into an exhibition this Wednesday for two weeks. thank you for your nice comment Randall. All the best.
Vic.
Me gustan mucho estas naves briosas y coloridas navegando en alta mar. Mucho tiempo sin visitar su blog, es encantador volver a ver todo su bello trabajo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos Cordiales Vic.
Hi Ruben.
ReplyDeleteI`m so sorry but I can`t find a way to change your language to English. But I thank you for your comment hoping that it is a nice one. So sorry Ruben. All the best.
Vic.
I really like these colorful sailing ships sea. Long time without your blog. It's lovely to see all your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteI hope forgive my english, and I invite to visit my page when you can.
Best Regards.
Hi Ruben.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kin d comment my friend. I have visited your Blog and found your work fantastic. So fantastic that i can never hope to achieve your skill. Your paintings are amazing Ruben. All are brilliant and I never know what one to comment on. All the best Ruben and thank you for taking the time to comment on my Boats.
Vic.