Here is an example of the development of the
painting of the Steam Tug Lyttelton. Prior to commencing the actual
painting sketches were prepared showing the Tug in a variety of
positions on waves with consideration to the wave size and pattern
as well as the angle of the vessel, and the colour combinations.
Once the basic arrangement was decided the details were transferred
to a gesso prepared masonite board.
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1. The tug has been sketched in
position and an initial wash applied, with highlights for the
main waves and landscape background added. |
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2. Further wave highlights added.
The tug's hull has been painted white to allow improved shaping
of the hull and topsides. The wave pattern along the hull has
been painted in and at this stage the vessel needs to look like
it is sitting correctly in the water. |
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3. Details on the tug and preliminary
shading have been added including the inital colour blocking
of the deck and cabin. |
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4. Further detailing has been made
on the tug and cabin including the shading on the funnel. Foam
highlights have been added to the seas in such a way as to focus
the eye towards the tug. The sky and background landscape detail
has commenced. |
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5. Further deck details have been
added together with the final shading of hull and further detailing
of waves. Reflection light highlights from the sky and ship
have been added. (The overall colour change is more related
to the photograph than actual changes to painting colours) |
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6. The final painting. All the foam
has been detailed; rigging added, and shading completed on hull.
Smoke from stack included at the final stage. The bow wave has
been detailed including water running from the rubbing strakes
and from the scupper holes. The New Zealand Ensign is now flying. |
