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Catching the Wind

Watercolor

90 total reviews 
Comment from susie049


I'm a sucker for old sailing ships. This is a really terrific rendition of one. I especially like the look of the waves in this painting. They're so very realistic with the color variations. Excellent work!

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review on this, Susie!!!
Comment from tamanmitu


I'd love to give you more if I had it. As always your watercolors are just fantastic. Filled with all of the drama and mystery one would want. In this case I can almost feel the sea mist hitting me in the face as the clipper cuts the waves, oh! the cool spray is so refreshing. Great art!

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you so much for the great review, Tamanmitu!!
Comment from trailblazer101


Oh yeah, a clipper in full sail. Being of Irish stock there are three things that appeal to me. A field of potatoes in bloom, a woman in her ninth month and a ship under full sail.
Worthy of a fiver.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Well, coming from great Irish stock myself, I deeply appreciate your wonderful review, Trailblazer! With the last name of Ireland in my recent history, I'd say that is pretty Irish :)) Although I was born in the US and have never visited Ireland, your mention of a field of potatoes sure brought back some memories. Thank you again for the great review.
Comment from suekemps2


Beautiful work. You can feel the waves moving and the wind in the sails.
Lovely color mix and the clouds melt into the ocean.
The shading on the sails gives just the right amount of color to the overall beauty of the scene.
Just a really lovely composition.
Thank you for sharing.
Sue.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you so much, Sue!! Pleased that you like it, and thanks for the great review.
Comment from jgrace


Really nice watercolor. Like the colors chosen. Ship is well drawn and painted. Good action shown with it splashing through the rough seas. Enjoyed viewing it.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you, Julie!!
Comment from ARTHOUND


REALLY LIKE THE WIND BLOWN CLOUDS AND THE ANGEL THAT THEY ARE AT I LIKE THE POWER THAT YOU SHOW GOING ON THE AT THE HEAD OF THE SHIP AND THE WHITE WATER SPLASING WITH THE POWER TO SPLIT THUR THE STORMY SEAS THE WATER LOOKS GREAT AND THE SHAPE OF THE SHIP AND THE SAILS IS GREAT REALLY LIKE THE COLORS AND THE PRESENTATION OF THIS AWESOME PICECE GREAT WATER COLOR ARTWORK JOHN

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you for the great review on this, John!!
Comment from Duckmiesta


an interesting drawing, a picture of a boat on a stormy day has probably been painted thousands of times but this is a nice one and its from 1993! nice work thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Painting a ship on a stormy sea, is like a painting entitled "Fire & Ice." Every artist has to try one at least once :)) Thanks for taking the time to review this, DM. I appreciate it.
Comment from sandysartstudio


The watercolour is beautifully done. i think this is the first one I have seen of yours. I will have to look for the rest. the water is very well done, I can hear it splashing as the ship sails through it under full sale. There is so much movement in the painting. I like the light touches of brown you have added to just give the painting that extra depth. Very well done

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you so much for the great review, Sandy!!
Comment from Yesunion


Wow! Great watercolor work. Excellent dof, and nice, subtle colors. the wave action is good as is your framing. I'd only like a little more mood created by some darker areas.

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 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thank you for taking the time to review this, Yesunion. I really appreciate it.
Comment from BingoStar


This is great. Nice color and blending of the color The boat stands out very well and it shows nice distance in the water. Good motion and movement. Great water color Nice creation. Bingo!

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
    Thanks a million for the excellent on this, Bingo! I appreciate it very much.