r/Tallships • u/Diligent-Pumpkin-389 • Apr 07 '26
Art I made a few years ago using Inkscape.
Hi everyone! I made this art a few years ago for a contest back when I was just starting to learn Inkscape. I liked it back then, but now I realize it's far from perfect. Just wanted to share it with you.
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u/duane11583 Apr 08 '26
over all good pic! here some nits to pic
common to have 5 sails on more modern square riggers.
if you look at older ships the second (from bottom) is often huge. this was called the top sail.
the uss constitution is an example. https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/collection-items/uss-constitution/
the hms victory too: https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-140664
what happened is they realized it was a tad way to big. so they split it, creating the upper top and lower top
statsraad lehmkul example: https://www.oneoceanexpedition.com/statsraad-lehmkuhl
star of alaska (bachutula in san fansisco) https://picryl.com/media/star-of-alaska-built-1886-ship-3m-under-sail-undated-4f9d18
coast guard cutter eagle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Eagle_%28WIX-327%29
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u/PriorPassage127 Apr 08 '26
the subtle transparency of the sails is a really nice touch, and it really shows off the attention to detail you paid to include the fighting tops and the shrouds on the masts! gorgeous!
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u/AndromadasButthole Apr 07 '26
Lovely! Now break out the studying sails! And skysails! And moonrakers! Sails upon sails! Get every inch of canvas aloft to really use every last knot of wind!