‘I must go down to the seas again
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by…’*

From small boats to tall ships, nautical equipment such as ropes, bollards, and anchors, to maritime creatures, all things briny will our focus this term.

The first weeks of term will focus on graphite pencil drawing studies of different forms of boats and ships and how to draw them. We will concentrate on accurate depictions of the ship’s form. From here you will work up your chosen ship study into a finished piece using ink and ink washes.

The second half of term will be your opportunity to explore maritime subjects other than boats if you so wish. Ink will be the preferred medium, although if you choose to return to graphite, you may. Subjects may include any of the following:

· Boats and ships of all types

· Flora and fauna from the sea

· Paraphernalia like ropes, nets, pulleys, bollards, etc.

· Seascapes and marinescapes – oceans, beaches, cliffs, lighthouses, etc

All works will be smaller format, no larger than A3 when framed. Full instruction in the use of ink and ink washes will feature this term. Your ultimate goal will be to create a frameable work suitable for the VAS Maritime exhibition later in the year – or just to hang with pride on your own wall!

For inspiration visit: https://marineartistsaustralia.com.au/

*from John Masefield’s poem, ‘Sea Fever’