Recent works from the easel of marine artist Bill Bishop
Mariquita looking forward chasing Mariette at Cowes
Oil on canvas 20" x 30" 2008
The yacht Mariquita, which means ‘ladybird’ in Spanish, seen here racing in the Classic Regatta in Cowes 2008. This painting depicts her chasing Mariette, from on board looking forward. Mariquita is a William Fife design and the last known survivor of the 19 Metre class, which was restored by Fairlie Yacht Restorations in 2004.
This painting is for sale.
Oil on canvas 20" x 30" 2008
The yacht Mariquita, which means ‘ladybird’ in Spanish, seen here racing in the Classic Regatta in Cowes 2008. This painting depicts her chasing Mariette, from on board looking forward. Mariquita is a William Fife design and the last known survivor of the 19 Metre class, which was restored by Fairlie Yacht Restorations in 2004.
This painting is for sale.
Mariquita looking aft leading Tuiga and The Lady Ann
Oil on canvas 20" x 30" 2008
This painting shows Mariquita, the larger 19 Metre racing in the Classic Regatta in Cowes 2008, looking aft at the two smaller 15 Metres, The Lady Anne and Tuiga. The Lady Anne and Tuiga are two of the last remaining 15 Metres, both designed by William Fife. Tuiga was originally built for the Duke of Medinacelli as an ‘identical’ sistership to his friend the King of Spain’s Hispania.
This painting is for sale.
Oil on canvas 20" x 30" 2008
This painting shows Mariquita, the larger 19 Metre racing in the Classic Regatta in Cowes 2008, looking aft at the two smaller 15 Metres, The Lady Anne and Tuiga. The Lady Anne and Tuiga are two of the last remaining 15 Metres, both designed by William Fife. Tuiga was originally built for the Duke of Medinacelli as an ‘identical’ sistership to his friend the King of Spain’s Hispania.
This painting is for sale.
La Belle Classe - Monaco 2007
Oil on canvas 33" x 60"
Bill Bishop has produced a spectacular painting from the Monaco Classic Regatta 2007, entitled 'Elegance - La Belle Classe' which is now for sale.
The fleet of 'Marigold', 'Tuiga', 'Lulworth', 'Delphine', 'Cambria' and 'Mariquita' are depicted waiting for the breeze to fill in, with a backdrop of mountains and Monte Carlo.
Oil on canvas 33" x 60"
Bill Bishop has produced a spectacular painting from the Monaco Classic Regatta 2007, entitled 'Elegance - La Belle Classe' which is now for sale.
The fleet of 'Marigold', 'Tuiga', 'Lulworth', 'Delphine', 'Cambria' and 'Mariquita' are depicted waiting for the breeze to fill in, with a backdrop of mountains and Monte Carlo.