Sweet Sheer

This is an old launch moored in the Marina that I have been meaning to paint for ages. Today is the day. The weather has been decidedly dodgy, with frequent showers, but cleared in the afternoon long enough to get this done.

It is only a 6x8 and I had to work fast. I managed, but it was a close run thing.

I call it "Sweet Sheer". The sheer line is the sweeping line at the top of the hull that runs from bow to stern. With her plumb bow, this old lady has the sweetest sheer in the fleet. Most modern yachts and launches have an almost straight sheer line. That is so sad.

A boat with a lovely sheer line is like a pretty girl in flattering jeans. You just can't help looking at her in 'sheer' admiration.



15065. "Sweet Sheer". Oil on panel. 6x8 in. $100

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