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Post by longforgan on Nov 17, 2013 20:16:46 GMT 12
The first is a digital sketch for a paint of the Battle of Britain. The second is 75% of the right half of the background for the painting. Just working on the top 25% now. The painting will be 60x40" so not that small.  Uploaded with ImageShack.com Uploaded with ImageShack.com |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 17, 2013 21:31:42 GMT 12
This is going to be another interesting one to follow.
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Post by pjw4118 on Nov 18, 2013 8:01:41 GMT 12
That's going to be some painting
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Post by machpants on Nov 18, 2013 8:51:51 GMT 12
Can't wait to see the finished piece!
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Post by spongebob206 on Nov 18, 2013 15:03:05 GMT 12
Can't wait for this  Keep the updates coming. Cheers Mate |
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Post by komata on Nov 21, 2013 9:57:47 GMT 12
longforgan
Thanks for sharing the work with us. so far it looks great.
I hope you don't mind, but I have some questions which I hope you can answer:
Is this a commission, or just 'for fun'? (asked because I sometimes do the latter, although in a different medium and on a different subject)
What medium are you using for the actual work? Acrylics? Oils?
Is this painting based on a particular day (perhaps even minute) location and action in 1940, and a specific aircraft / unit / pilot?
Is the Bf 109 a specific machine from a specific unit?
Concerning the the Hurricane (about to be jumped by a Bf 109):
Where is his wingman - or is it in fact the wingman that is under attack?
Will the 'Hurri' have the Sky-type S under-surfaces or will it be painted in the half-black/half white 'recognition' marking that was apparently common at the time?
Is there a specific reason for the Heinkel He 111's being in the pic, rather than Dornier's? I ask this because since the 'Battle of Britain' movie, He-111's seem to have become deregeur for B of B paintings, rather than Dornier's. Although they were also involved in significant numbers, the latter seem to be largely ignored.
I look forward to your answers with great interest. Thanks.
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Post by longforgan on Nov 21, 2013 19:46:05 GMT 12
Covered the canvas now but feel quite a bit of work to do on the left hand side of the background painting. e.g. soften the clouds. Comments and suggestions are very welcome at this stage. Sorry the photo is a bit bright.  Komata - thanks for interest, too answer your questions: 1. No not a commission but the whole idea is that everything I do is up for sale. Website at the end of the message. 2. I use only oils on canvas/board and linen. 3. it is not based on any particular event or day, I have used a certain amount of artist licence here. We have all seen the documentaries where BOB pilots have said that you become unaware of what is actually hapening when you are trying to home in on the target, and that late in the BOB the German fighters were told to stay in close formation with the bombers, so the picture is accurate with Hurricanes diving through the *Suprised Me109's.I came up with the structure of this one…so the first thing you look at (everytime) is the Hurricane and not the main aircraft (the lead Me109) The structure is the story of the Hurricane depicted rushing through the fighters towards the bombers. 4. Most of the paintings I see (artist mainly Robert taylor which to me is the primo of aviation art) depict Dorniers (which I was tempted to ad into the painting) but the He has more bulk and I think suited the scene I wanted. I think the other thing is that the HE represented the Bof B more when people talk about it. Its a bit like everybody thinks that the Spitfire was the main aircraft in the B of B. The hurricanes represents 17 squadron. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 21, 2013 20:30:10 GMT 12
I love that skyscape.
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Post by komata on Nov 22, 2013 6:57:02 GMT 12
Longforgan
Thanks for the reply and explanation as to why and what you have done; it is greatly appreciated. The painting itself is very nicely arranged, and I agree, your 'point of interest' (focal point) is very well done, and definitely 'draws the eye to the (possibly) unfortunate Hurricane. It's actually very-nicely 'deceptive'. I also agree with your comments concerning Robert Taylor. He is EXTREMELY good at his craft and IMHO, at least the equal of, if not better than, the legendary Frank Wooten, whom many regard as the best of the lot. I have long-enjoyed Taylor's work.
Please keep us informed on the work's progress.
Thanks
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 23, 2013 9:49:15 GMT 12
Awesome work, the sketch alone I would have as a picture worthy of display!
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Post by longforgan on Nov 24, 2013 16:19:06 GMT 12
I have started the main aircraft (Me 109)  |
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Post by komata on Nov 24, 2013 20:26:41 GMT 12
Thanks Longforgan - very impressive indeed.
Perhaps an 'Aternative Title' for the colour part as it currently-stands could be:
'Something Nasty this way comes.....'?
For an RAF fighter pilot who was actively-involved, it was probably NOT the sort of image one would have liked to have seen in a rear-view mirror at 15,000 ft!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 25, 2013 9:33:56 GMT 12
Great progress Don!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 25, 2013 12:06:16 GMT 12
Nice work Don, looking forward to seeing more soon.
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Post by longforgan on Nov 29, 2013 22:48:16 GMT 12
Some progress but still a lot to do on the 109. Will have time now since I have just finished three secondary school books for work.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 30, 2013 0:22:33 GMT 12
Wow!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 30, 2013 9:56:36 GMT 12
Amazing work!
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Post by spongebob206 on Nov 30, 2013 16:33:51 GMT 12
Brilliant |
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Post by longforgan on Dec 14, 2013 11:37:21 GMT 12
Have not been able to do anything on the painting for a couple of weeks. This is what I have added in the last couple of days.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 14, 2013 12:22:24 GMT 12
Oh yes!! This is looking great Don.
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