SAILING PAINTINGS
In this gallery, you’ll find scenes that depict the thrill and intensity of sailing by sports artist Brian West. Using his unique style of blending bold colors that convey the energy and excitement of high-stakes sailing scenes from competitions like The Olympics and The Americas Cup, along with sailing icons such as Sir Ben Ainslie.
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A painting depicting a sailboat with a large, billowing white sail is dramatically tilted as it navigates through rough, choppy waters. The sea is depicted with vigorous brushstrokes and palette knife impasto, emphasizing the intensity of the waves. Several crew members, wearing orange life vests, are seen leaning out over the water to balance the boat. The sky above is stormy and tumultuous, adding to the sense of urgency and movement. A painting that portrays the excitement and challenges of sailing in rough conditions.
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Brian's first painting depicting The British Olympic Sailing Team competing in the Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996. This painting also features the first appearance by a 19 year old Ben Ainslie - winning his first Olympic silver medal in the Laser class.
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A montage depicting The British Sailing Team that competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro. In the team was Giles Scott - Finn, Alison Young - Laser Radial, Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark - 470 Women Two Person Dinghy, Bryony Shaw RS:X Women, Nick Dempsey - RSX:Men, Sophie Ainsworth - 49erFX, Ben Saxton - Nacra 17, Nicola Groves - Nacra 17, Dylan Fletcher - 49er, Alain Sigh - 49er
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The painting features Sir Ben Ainslie intensely focused as he maneuvers his Laser class boat, a scene depicting his competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Sir Ben won five Olympic medals for Great Britain and is also one of three athletes ever to win medals in five different Olympic Games in sailing.
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An action painting of a sailboat tilted at an angle and two sailors leaning off one side, battling strong winds and choppy waves. The background is filled with deep blues, fiery reds, and bright oranges, which represent the sky and water during tumultuous weather. The use of colour, brushstrokes and the 3D palette knife impasto effect creates a sense of motion and intensity, capturing the energy of sailing in challenging conditions.
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A montage depicting The British Sailing Team that competed in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
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A painting depicting an exciting race to the finish in The Americas Cup. The boats have tall masts and are adorned with colorful sails, some featuring numbers and letters. The water is rendered in various shades of blue and green, suggesting movement and the reflective quality of the sea. The brushwork appears loose and expressive, contributing to a sense of dynamism and activity within the scene. The sky blends into the water with similar tonalities, creating an impressionistic effect where the horizon is not distinctly marked.