Monet's Boat
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On frequent visits to the Underfall's Yard end of Bristol Harbour I had seen and drawn a shed where a beautiful, small wooden sailing boat was being built. On my last visit the boat had been put into the water in a corner of the harbour. I was struck by the lines and details of the boat played off against, and framed by, the geometry of the quayside. Whilst I was drawing this and devising a composition, I noticed several lily pads in the water near the boat. On working on larger drawings in preparation for the painting I decided that I wanted to include more lilies. I went to RHS Rosemoor to draw and make notes about the lilies in their lake. The study and inclusion of the lilies reminded me of Monet's garden, hence Monet's Boat. Monet's Boat close up 1 The colours and forms of the lilies came from the studies that I made at RHS Rosemoor.Try it!
