Here are a couple of paintings that I've been working on over the last couple of weeks. The one with sailors is called "Three Conspirators, My Father and The Drunken Sailor". Catchy, eh? It is based on a photo of my father that my mother gave me not long after he died. Not sure who took it but it seems to be a professional shot and print so may have been for some Royal Navy project. He was an engine room artificer on ships such as Ark Royal, Hermes and The Eagle and served for 27 years. He joined up in Jan 1940 as a 15 year old and did his apprenticeship until starting active service in 1943. I've altered the photo somewhat but kept the personnel.
The other work is an abstract. After completing the above I just needed to "splurge" and throw some paint around!
