This is an oil painting of an old sailing ship at sunset, which looks vaguely like a ghost ship. The big boat was painted in 1997 and the artwork is approximately 2′x3′. The background sky and sunset were painted first, followed by the glowing hills and buildings. Water and reflections were painted next, simply by mirroring the shapes and colors painted above. Deep greens and blues were added to the murky water, and there is some tension created by the bright sun disappearing into the surrounding darkness. Lastly the boat and foreground were painted with similarly brisk brush strokes. Details like rope, flags, netting, sails, and waves splashing around the ship were painted last.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Related posts:
23 responses so far ↓
1 Ruff // Feb 1, 2008 at 11:42 am
I always liked this one!!
2 MDE-ART.com // Feb 1, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Thanks for taking the time to comment Ruff! I appreciate it.
3 oil painting // Nov 4, 2008 at 10:44 am
the color is great,thank you
4 MDE-ART.com // Nov 5, 2008 at 8:43 am
Thank you for your comment.
5 Romni // May 24, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I would like to know about an artist named Frederick fields I found three paintings of ships, oil on canvas could some one help thank
6 MDE Art Blog // May 24, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Hi Romni,
I recommend doing a search on Google for the information you seek.
7 Alicia // Aug 9, 2009 at 10:03 pm
The way you explained the creation of the painting step by step is very interesting, and gives a nice idea and description of the process.
8 MDE Art Blog // Aug 10, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Thank you Alicia, I’m glad to hear you appreciate the description of the process.
9 Frank White // Nov 25, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Hello to Romni:
I too have three of Frederick Fields ship paintings. We bought these at the Laguna Arts Festival back in the 60′s when Fred use to exhibit there.
He was quite an accurate painter of ships. And, as I recall, he was fairly well know by the folks at the Smithsonian institute and I think he was a consultant of sorts for them.
Hope this helps in your search for info.
10 Linda // Dec 11, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hello to Frank: Did the artist, Frederick Fields, you’re referring to live in Laguna Beach and Torrance, CA?
11 Chris // Dec 27, 2009 at 1:04 am
Hi folks, I also have an oil painting signed Frederick Fields and would like any info you might have on him. The painting was passed down by my grandfather, so source is unknown.
12 chris skaggs // Mar 16, 2010 at 11:26 am
i also have a painting signed frederick fields that is a man in a boat with a pipe in his mouth with two ships behind him with browns,tans,andblack colors if anyone with info,it would be appreciated.
13 gail // Sep 28, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I also have 2xsigned prints of old sailing ships
by Frederick Fields
(1)does anyone have a contact address for
Frederick Fields
(2)does Frederick Fields have a website or someone that has information on
thanks
Kiwi girl
14 Steve // Oct 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm
My Wife’s GranFather is Fred Fields the Painter out of san pedro CA…We have 4 Orginal Painting of his.
15 Cassandra // Dec 29, 2010 at 10:28 am
I also have a painting on wood of 2 ships at sea by Fredrick Fields. I cant find much him though. Does anyone know more about this artist? If you do please email me at clintskitten@yahoo.com.
Thank you
16 Debbie J // Feb 18, 2011 at 1:11 am
My Grandfather was Fredrick Fields. He did live in Laguna for a few years in the 60′s and then lived the rest of his life in Torrance. I am interested in buying his paintings to hand down to my sons.
17 Bradley Tate // Feb 19, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Hi Debbie j.
I have a painting made by your grandfather, Frederick Fields. The painting is titled Laguna beach Calif. Signed by Frederick Fields. A very nice painting. Very old, and the frame shows this age. I do not know the year that it was made however.
18 Debbie J // Feb 19, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Sorry I did not post my email-
robs_girl@verizon.net
I live in Torrance. If you have any of my Grandfather’s paintings (Fredrick Fields) that you would like to sell please send me a picture, size and your asking price.
Thank you,
Debbie Johnson
19 Debbie moss // Feb 21, 2011 at 11:07 pm
I have a J.young,hand painted picture ,that i found at a flee market,that is an 8×10″,on cork board,that has two old spanish ships,that are seperating from one another…in the dark,with a pinky-peach sky,one has a red sail flag,and the other,has a blue sail flag at the tops.i havent been able to locate a picture of this anywhere?…is it athentic,or a fake?…i’d love to know more info on this small but intreging painting!thank-you very much,looking forward to your reply;)…Debbie Moss
20 Debbie J // Mar 17, 2011 at 9:52 am
Thank you Michael for letting me “use” your site in connecting with Bradley Tate. I was able to buy one of my late Grandfather’s paintings (Fredrick Fields) from him for my son. This means so much for our family to have one of Grandpa’s paintings come home.
Thanks again,
Debbie Johnson
21 MDE Art Blog // Mar 17, 2011 at 11:36 am
That’s fantastic Debbie! Thanks for the update, I’m really happy to have been able to help! =)
22 John // Jun 23, 2011 at 3:51 am
the color is great,thank you
23 DON // Jul 21, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Dear Debbie,
I have one of you grandfather’s paintings.
My wife and I bought it from your grandfather back in 1972 when he had a little shop on Redondo Beach.
Contact me for an amusing story about him.
Don
don7aw@gmail.com
Leave a Comment
I no longer allow crosstalk of other commenters. I am unable to respond to all comments individually, however, I do read and appreciate them all. Please contact me if you have questions, and good luck with your artistic pursuits! =)