“Do you know what that sound is, Highness? Those are the shrieking eels! If you don’t believe me, just wait. They always grow louder when they’re about to feed on human flesh!" — Vizzini
Don't worry. The seagull doesn't get eaten by the eel. I'm saying this because you seem worried.
This little old painting had been in my collection for a couple years. Because it was in such rough shape, and the style was rustic and old, it didn't really lend itself for an idea that has a lot of fine details. But when I started working on my paintings inspired by The Princess Bride, I felt this one would be perfect for it as well. The old, rough look makes it feel like it was painted back when the fairytale took place... so the elements I added, I was careful to paint them roughly, as if they were always there.
I kept the boat in the same wonky style as the original, only tinting it and adding some flare to match Vizzini's boat from the film. The Dread Pirate Roberts ship can be seen subtly in the distance. There was a boat of sailors rowing to shore, which I removed to make room for shrieking eels!
Can you spot the teeny tiny Inigo, Fezzick, Vizzini and Buttercup on the ship?!
I collected this antique painting from its second owner here in Toronto. It had been imported years ago from Scotland. It was in very dirty condition, so I gave it a gentle clean to lift off the yellowing varnish, and was happy with the brighter sky and sails... but I couldn't get all the tarnish out of it (but I think this adds to the old fairytale look.) It had previously been repaired from a puncture which has been neatly fixed. The frame is very sturdy.
Details from the back of the art : The Pengarian (?) by R. W. Taylor c1914.
"Out For A Pleasure Cruise"
mixed media on antique painting on canvas
46 x 30.5 cm painting on canvas
58 x 43 cm antique frame
