Tag Archives: cutty sark

the cutty sark’s amazing relaunch!

Posted on April 22 2012 by dan fone

Hurrah!!! After years of waiting, I got to see the Cutty Sark relaunched! I used to work aboard as Ship’s Illustrator, and I’ve spent a lot of time drawing that ship and her cargo. So when I got an invite … Continue reading →

cutty sark workshop

Posted on November 27 2007 by dan fone

I’m working on this card image for the Cutty Sark. They want something they can use all year long, with a glimpse at what’s going on behind the scenes while the ship’s closed for conservation. This particular woodcut technique is … Continue reading →

news flash – christmas cards on sale!

Posted on November 17 2007 by dan fone

My Christmas cards for the Cutty Sark have just gone on sale! They feature three of the figureheads from the collection making merry in storage. Their names are Nanny (the Cutty Sark’s own figurehead), Lalla Rook and General Gordon. You … Continue reading →

illustrator’s uniform

Posted on September 5 2007 by dan fone

Here’s a picture of me in my spiffing new gear as ship’s illustrator for the Cutty Sark. I spent the morning getting a health and safety induction, then clambering up and down the decks of the ship with my camera … Continue reading →

fire on the cutty sark

Posted on May 21 2007 by dan fone

Isn’t that so sad? The news came on the alarm radio while I was still asleep, and when I woke up, I was so relieved to know it has just been a bad dream. But then it came over the … Continue reading →

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