Mayflower II, 9.5″ x 12″
In March 2013, a ship was being repaired in Fairhaven. It looked elegant and out of this world; I had an urge to paint it. Later found out that the ship is the Mayflower II, a full size replica of Mayflower. Many hours from May to July was spend working on this painting, until Mayflower II was taken back to Plymouth in the end of July. Finally, I revisited the painting today and added some finishing touches to complete it.
Sinking Ship
View of New Bedford port is enjoyble from the other side of the water in FairHaven. Growing up in a land-locked country, Nepal, I am fascinated with marine life. I have been spending some time painting near a shipyard and I was drawn to an old ship. It is sinking, falling apart and looking abandoned. Ironically, the name of the ship is Challenge. I am happy to have completed two paintings of my favorite ship earlier this summer.
Sinking Ship, 9.5″ x 13.75″, Oil, 2013
The ship has been there for a year or two. It is not repairable and no longer salvageable. I think it may be cut up for scrapes next year. Thanks to a gentleman John who has been living in this area for a long time, I have learned a lot about this ship including a picture posted below.
Challenge in its glory