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We have in our midst - here in the WBF - a talented artist, whose illustration work I'd love to see used in the magazine. No idea whether he'd be interested, but it'd be nice --
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David G
Harbor Woodworks
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"It was a Sunday morning and Goddard gave thanks that there were still places where one could worship in temples not made by human hands." -- L. F. Herreshoff (The Compleat Cruiser)
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OMG! I totally know that guy! He’s weird.
Thanks for the kind words, David.
Truth is, I never knew I liked drawing boats until I was rooting around for some art to post here. Turns out drawing boats is almost as fun as building them.
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OK...weird...but a Helluvan artist! Love your sketches, Rob.Comment
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The magazine could use a change of scenery.Comment
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Sometimes I finish the whole background, too.
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I would love to have a fraction of your talent. DougComment
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david g!
a most excellent suggestionSimpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.Comment
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WOW! Gorgeous
Last edited by David Satter; 02-11-2022, 08:44 AM.David Satter www.sattersrestoration.com
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I’ve posted these all before, somewhere. Probably downstairs, in the mire.
I’m well pleased they’re enjoyed. It’s fun to draw them.Comment
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Thanks! They are definitely enjoyed!Comment
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I find this style really compelling--not so photorealistic that you can't tell it's a drawing. And still amazingly skilled. Seems like a departure from your "realistic" boat drawings and your doodles. Really really cool stuff, Rob.
I suspect that the "talent" people wish they had when they see these is... well...
A woman came up to Vladimir Horowitz after a Carnegie Hall recital, gushing over his talent. "I would give my life to be able to play like that!" she told him.
"Madam," he replied, "I have."
You've put in the time. I've put in enough of the time to begin to understand how much of this talent is hard committed work, and really learning to see. To really see. Not just to let the brain fill in the scene and say "I'm looking at a boat" but to really see the shapes of the lines and light and shadows and contours. Really really neat stuff. And you're really good at it.
Most of us could become competent with enough time invested--that's what I've learned by trying a bit for myself. Totally absorbing stuff just to progress, without worrying about how good I actually get. (Nowhere near as good as these yet, that's for sure!)
You add a LOT to this forum, Rob.
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Tom, you made my day. I’m so glad you saw the new “style” I’m trying for. I tend to obsess about the realism, and lose the drawing, so I’m trying something new.
I honestly had no idea I’d enjoy drawing boats as much as I do. Something I discovered because of this forum, so we’re probably even? Hahaha.
Thanks for the kind words.Comment
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