by pete newell
Acrylic on Canvas
h: 76 w: 76 d: 2 (cms).
The SS Freshspring, built in 1946 is moored in my hometown of Bideford and is being restored by a trust set up for that purpose. I started to draw and paint the ship as soon as it arrived on the River Torridge. Having explored the exterior I turned to drawing and painting the engine room.The triple expansion reciprocating engine provides a fascinating series of compositional possibilities.My Freshspring work is informed by visits to the ship to make drawings and paintings of both the exterior and interior. I have attended talks and tours around the ship and of similar projects such as the SS Shieldhall in Southampton.
£1000 (As exhibited.)
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by pete newell
Acrylic on Canvas
h: 51 w: 61 d: 2 (cms).
When Harland and Wolff took over the Appledore Shipyard one of their first activities was to undertake an ultrasound scan of the hull of the Freshspring. Being part of the trust undertaking the restoration of the ship, which was built in 1946, I was invited to the shipyard to observe and make drawings of the ship in the yard. I was impressed by the cathedral like lighting in the yard and the drama of the ship in the dry dock.My Freshspring work is informed by visits to the ship to make drawings and paintings of both the exterior and interior. I have attended talks and tours around the ship and of similar projects such as the SS Shieldhall in Southampton.
£1000 (As exhibited.)
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