Richard C. Moore

His love for ships and the sea began in childhood. His father was employed by a steamship company in Philadelphia. Visits to the waterfront as a young boy introduced him to the great ships as they loaded and unloaded cargo before sailing to destinations far away. As a boy he also discovered the wonderful ship drawings of Gordon Grant in "The Book of Old Ships," and was greatly influenced by his work. Later he watched his brother go off to war on a Navy cruiser. Following university he served for five years as an officer in the United States Navy, all of it on destroyers from the Mediterranean to the South China Sea, which afforded him an intimate view of the sea in all its moods. He has a particular interest in bringing historic ships to life. His goal is to blend meticulous attention to detail with a romantic feeling for ships and the sea reminiscent of the great marine painters of the past. He works in both watercolor and oil. Contact: http://www.shippaintings.com/