by simon young
Watercolour
h: 33 w: 46 d: 1 (cms).
Having received information from Nikki Alford, Bessie Ellen's skipper, about BE's activity over the weekend 3/4 August, I worked out where to do this painting from. Penlee Point (close to Rame Head Peninsula) was the ideal spot with Fort Picklecombe and Plymouth Sound in the background. When visited, BE was alongside in Sutton Harbour, Plymouth and about to depart with suitably clad passengers on a day sailing experience. The quick sketch in the rain provided some understanding of her lines and rigging - all part of my B-E experience. The supporting photo catches me working up the painting on location with BE returning to Plymouth Sound. By coincidence I met up with her again in Penzance, but the weather was atrocious with all hatches closed.
£845 (As exhibited.)
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by simon young
Watercolour
h: 33 w: 46 d: 1 (cms).
When visiting the Mayflower Marina in Plymouth, a useful on-board discussion was had with Jolie Brise's skipper (Harriet Steptoe) on 20 August to understand JB's exit from Plymouth Sound. Great to meet the young and enthusiastic trainee crew, some of whom were waiting for GCSE results! This was painted near Kingsand/Cawsand as JB left Plymouth Sound, having completed work-up training. What a smashing example of a pilot cutter she is and such a strong motivator for youngsters from Dauntseys School - next stop for them on this passage was France. Artistic licence was used for the bowsprit activity; I've since been told it triggered lots of banter amongst the crew about who was out there!
£845 (As exhibited.)
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by simon young
Watercolour
h: 33 w: 46 d: 1 (cms).
As part of her summer South West coastal programme, Waverley made her way up the Tamar from Sutton Harbour, Plymouth to the bridges at Saltash with over 400 on board on a late August evening. Paddle steamer and paddle boarders ... I couldn't resist including them! Sketched from Waterside in Saltash, the painting marks a special occasion with 2 icons (Waverley + Brunel) bowing to each other's presence and significance.
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