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Pen and Ink Drawing of Historic Dockyard (Slip 3)
Sketch #46 / Book #2 (2022)
This pen and ink drawing captures the beauty and history of Historic Dockyard Slip 3, based in Chatham, Kent. The intricate architecture with intercepting structural components and angles combined with the incredible lighting makes this one of the most complex drawings I have ever undertaken. If you are new to my work, I seek complexity and go all in with the ink first (i.e., I do not draft in pencil).
The best way I can describe this place is as a cathedral for ships; built in the early 1800's it was the largest wide-span timber structure in Europe. My drawing aims to capture the scale and almost spiritual-like quality when experiencing the architecture in person. The naked engineering featuring the ribs of the building adds beauty and honesty to the structure.
The colour edition features cold and warm hues to immerse the viewer's senses in the drawing. The environment's temperature has been enhanced to show the building in a different light and amplify the sense of space.
The drawing is a must-have for maritime history fans or those who appreciate pen and ink art. It is also a perfect gift for anyone who has ever visited the Historic Dockyard or who has a special connection to the area.
Features:
- Detailed and realistic pen and ink drawing of Historic Dockyard Slip 3
- Captures the beauty and history of the slip, from the architecture to the engineering
- Perfect for fans of maritime history or fine art
- It makes an excellent gift for anyone who has ever visited the Historic Dockyard
Art Print Information
Specification:
- Format | Landscape
- Type | Giclée Print
- Paper | Hahnemuhle German Etching
- Edition | Open
- Weight | 310 gsm
- Drawing Dimensions | 259 mm x 190 mm
- Paper Width | 297 mm
- Paper Height | 210 mm
- Border | 10mm
- Colour | Full Colour
- Finish | Matt
- Artist Signature | Digital Signature
- Documentation | None
After extensive research and testing, I have selected the Hahnemuhle German Etching (310gsm) Fine Paper. A heavy-duty paper with a textured finish, a velvety matt surface, and a warm white hue — I believe it reproduces my drawings superbly.
Each giclee art print features the original drawing, which has undergone a meticulous process to capture the detail with the utmost accuracy paying close attention to the texture, details and ink work.
I have personally remastered each drawing digitally to remove the fold from my 2020 sketchbook to give you the best possible view of the original pen and ink drawing.
My original notebook (#1) was cartridge paper in portrait format resulting in the square format. Each page from this notebook had an array of faint grey dots removed carefully from the art print for a better view of the original drawing.
- Biodegradable
- Recyclable
- Plastic Free
- Sustainable Material
- Natural Inks
