Official Artist Blyth Tall Ship Project

Blyth Tall Ship Project has acquired a 100 year old Baltic Trader, with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, that we hope to refit and recreate the original voyage of Captain William Smith that discovered the first land in Antarctica in 1819 sailing from Blyth. She is almost exactly the same hull size and configuration as the original Williams although with a vastly more efficient rig from that of a Brig, the recreated voyage will take place in 2019, exactly 200 years after the original event.

The aim is to restore a lost hero to his rightful place in History and at the same time symbolically restore the fortunes of the Blyth Community. We will also inspire life changing decisions for young people, 60 of whom will have the opportunity to sail on the voyage and take part in meaningful science and heritage research that will inform future generations.

I am proud to be appointed official artist to the project, enabling me in a small way to make my personal  contribution by producing an original painting to celebrate the event.

The painting will depict Williams II sailing into Blyth. The painting will be reproduced as a Limited Edition print, both prints and the original painting will be exhibited for sale during August 2016 to coincide with the Blyth Tall Ships Regatta. proceeds being donated to the Blyth Tall Ship Charity.

Exhibition of “Tall Ships and Northumberland coastal paintings” to be held at The Blagdon Gallery, Milkhope Centre, Berwick Hill Road, Newcastle NE13 6DA ( Near The Holiday Inn).

Starts Saturday 7th August 2016, 11am until 4pm (Artist in attendance).

Then continues until Saturday 3rd September 2016.

http://www.blythtallship.co.uk