Cutter Sailboat Abstract
by Sandi OReilly
Title
Cutter Sailboat Abstract
Artist
Sandi OReilly
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed Media, Painting, Photograpy, Didital Art
Description
This image is based on a sketch I did while watching a sailboat race and also some photographs I took during different stages of the races that day. I talked to some of those that sailed and learned there were some different types of boats, that day but most were called a cutter. I digitally painted this in an abstract design, adding a sky texture and then painting it again with different brushes to look thicker. A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture. The cutter is similar to a sloop with a single mast and mainsail, but generally carries the mast further aft to allow for a jib and staysail to be attached to the head stay and inner forestay, respectively. Once a common racing configuration, today it gives versatility to cruising boats, especially in allowing a small staysail to be flown from the inner stay in high winds.
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April 14th, 2020
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