Old Boats & Rusty Ships
As an extension from my interest in the dilapidated fishing boats which I studied and photographed for the Scalloway series, I continue my fascination with the effects that the wind, sea & rain can have on woods and metals particularly in relation to working ships & boats which are subjected to the harsh extremes of their environments causing wonderful effects on their surfaces, nature creating its own art!
I use a variety of mediums for my interpretations of these weather-beaten vessels including Acrylic, Acrylic Inks, Emulsion, Metal leaf, including on some pieces the use of actual rust collected from the boatyards to add a subtle dimension to the piece.
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