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The Flying Dutchmen

Clipper ship in open seas

35 total reviews 
Comment from cleo85


Late is better than never. I am catching up again. Great idea to put that ghost ship in that ghostly white foam and white light on the sales. That white really gives the ship a otherworldly apperance. The divergence bethween the warm light of the sinking sun and night-blue ocean with the ghostly white, black and grays of the ship make the story. Of course that there is no soul on board visible emphazises it.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 15-Apr-2012
    your the only one that finaly figured out that this isn't a real chip its a ghost ship finally ! LOL thanks for the review my friend and I'm alwyas late anymore LOL
    diane
reply by cleo85 on 15-Apr-2012
    Of course, it's a ghost ship. I tought everybody know that story, had heard it sinse kindergarten.
    Cleo
Comment from sguru


the ship is surely having a pirate touch as you said.the 3/4th setting sun is giving a unique nature to the scenenary.the fast gushing waves of the sea bouncing on the ship ,makes the ship to have a treasure hunt.good luck pirates!!!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2012
    thank you sguru for such a fun and fantastic review
    diane..lynnkah
Comment from twins_2


It is fantastic digital art. It have wonderful color balance, and wonderful colors...But I ended same place on right...
Best wishes :-)))

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2012
    thank you so much for such a wonderful review and rating it is deeply appreciated
    lynnkah
Comment from anonymous_nothing


This is amazing. Close to the original use of the word awesome, which I don't use lightly. Very impressive. I work with photography, not digital art. So, I don't think I have any constructive, useful suggestions.

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 03-Apr-2012
    what an awsome complment. I can't thank you enough.
    diane..lynnkah
Comment from Lucky 7


This is very nice. Reminds me of those old felt painting my uncles had when I was growing up in the early 80's. Soft glows with deep meanings. Very cool.

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 03-Apr-2012
    LOL I have one of those paintings , it's not on the wall mind you but it was done by an artist who had been set up at our local mall and I fell in love with it, and of course its a painting of a clipper ship. I didn't see that in this painting until you mentioned it but your right it does look like that LOL
    thanks so much lucky
    Diane..Lynn
Comment from s neufeldt


I couldnt review this the other day cause i had no 6 stars now i do, i love this so much , the colors the movement and the detail, fantastic piece :)

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 03-Apr-2012
    Wow a six star! You have no idea how much that means. It shows me that my work is okay even thought I see nothing but flaws. For you to hold off on reviewing this piece just so you could rate it as a six really made my day and you have no idea how much. Thank you again
    Diane..Lynn
Comment from Devilsgirl46


This is amazing! The colors are wonderful. I like the effect of the sky with the hidden moon, I love the deep blue water. Very nicely done!!

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2012
    thanks so much for sucha wonderful review. It is deeply appreciated
    diane..lynnkah
Comment from rkd7d


amazing ,nice composition good shadow and lighting ,overall great coloring and grasp of the moment , excellent detail GREAT WORK !

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2012
    what a fantastic and kind review. I can't thank you enough
    diane..lynnkah
Comment from marieann green


Lovely image you have created. Colors, composition and clarity are all excellent.
Great story telling possibilities. Very nicely done

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2012
    thank you marieanne, you are always so kind with your reviews
    diane..lynn
Comment from foureyes


I like the treatment of the water swells, and the wash colors of the sky. Interesting how the masts are inclined, directing the eye almost to the sun disk. Nice surf.

You have made the choice of positioning the ship so that there is more space on the left (the direction it came from) than on the right (the direction it is heading). This subtly informs the viewer that where it's been is more important than where it's going. Was that your intent?

Did you realize that your bowsprit dates the ship? You have a spritsail and a sprit-topsail, see e.g.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Batavia_03.JPG

Which was mostly a 17c design, up to maybe 1720. (However, your hull shape is of a more recent vintage.)

Subsequently, the spritsail was superseded by triangular jib sails, which multiplied as shown in extreme case below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alexander_von_Humboldt_1.JPG

the 1700s were transitional.



 Comment Written 01-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2012
    whelth of information. I did the drawing from a photo from the movie pirates of the Caribbean, the Flying Dutchman, which all the film clips were very faque. This began as a ghost ship, but after i put too much detail into it, couldn't opaque it so I had to change the direction I was going with it. however, your information isa very interesting. My husbadn builds these model ships, his own design but he uses the plans fromother builders, so I have to go by the planshe has to get the details,never seen one of these which I would love to. I'llcheck out the sights you gave me. If they have more detail to them then the next painting will be muich better,I truly appreciate your help and the information thank you so much
    diane
    have to ask are you also a fan of a these ships or did you just look that up LOL
reply by foureyes on 02-Apr-2012
    take a look here
    http://www.grantvillegazette.com/articles/The_Wind_is_Free__Sailing_Ship_Design__Part_1__Pro
    (I'm the author)
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2012
    that is way too cool! a photographer and author, guess you know your ships. Could I ask a huge favor of you? If I send you my email address could you email me a few photos or pictures of these ships, they are one of my favorite subjects to paint and I would love to be accuarate. I willl diffenetly check out the web site, Thanbk you again for the help it is very deeply appreciate4d my freind
    diane