Gordon Frickers (born 1949 in Beckenham, Kent, United Kingdom[1]) is a marine artist based in Plymouth, Devon, but also paints in France. Frickers was the first marine artist to be exhibited at the European Parliament in Brussels in May 2011.[2][3]

Education and experience

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In addition to being an artist, Frickers is also a master shipwright and marine and art historian.[4] At one time he was managing director of Southeast Boat Building.[3]

Awards and memberships

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Works

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Works and series by Frickers include:

Some of Frickers work has been reproduced as limited edition prints[1]

Patrons

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Frickers patrons and clients include:

Exhibitions and galleries

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Frickers work has been exhibited at:

Frickers' wine villages of France paintings have been exhibited at Gallerie Marin in Appledore, north Devon.[20]

Books and TV

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Frickers work has appeared in:

  • The Nelson Almanac edited by David Harris[21]
  • Nelson's Ships by Peter Goodwin[9]
  • Ships of Trafalgar by Peter Goodwin[7]
  • Fighting Ships 1750–1850 by Sam Willis[22]

Frickers appeared in the 2010 TV documentary series, The Boats that Built Britain.[23]

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Gordon Frickers". The Wivenhoe Encyclopedia. Wivenhoe Town Council. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Life on the Ocean Wave". News & Press. British Marine Federation. 14 April 2011. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d e van den Berg, Eric (12 April 2011). "Brussels date for Frickers". Lloyd's List. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d "Gordon Frickers". Cranston Fine Arts – Artist Listings. Military Print Company. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  5. ^ "Gordon Frickers". Member List. British Marine Federation. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Gordon Frickers". Member Profiles. Superyacht UK. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b Goodwin, Peter (2005). The Ships of Trafalgar: The British, French and Spanish Fleets, 21 October 1805. London: Conway Maritime. p. 256. ISBN 1-84486-015-9.
  8. ^ a b Lloyd's List. 19 August 2005. p. 6. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ a b Goodwin, Peter (2002). Nelson's Ships: A History of the Vessels in which he Served 1771 – 1805. London: Conway Maritime. p. 192. ISBN 0-85177-742-2.
  10. ^ The Western Morning News. 14 October 1994. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ a b c Monitor (26 April 1994). "People and Places". Lloyd's List. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  12. ^ Monitor (11 January 1995). "People and Places". Lloyd's List. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  13. ^ a b The Evening Herald. 21 May 1993. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ "Gordon Frickers". BI Art Gallery. John Prescott. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  15. ^ "Artist gets vote in Brussels". This is Devon. 29 June 2010. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  16. ^ The Western Morning News. 2 February 1999. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ^ Calmac press release. 6 February 2001. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ^ a b c "Gordon Frickers Painting Exhibition". Tarn & Aveyron Events. FrenchEntrée Magazine. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  19. ^ Davis, Barry (15 May 2007). "Long forgotten Israel paintings find new life". The Jerusalem Post. p. 24.
  20. ^ "A colourful view of life in France". The Plymouth Western Morning News. 30 September 2006. Retrieved 30 June 2011.[dead link]
  21. ^ Harris, David, ed. (1998). The Nelson Almanac: A Book of Days Recording Nelson's Life and the Events That Shaped His Era. London: Conway Maritime Press. p. 192. ISBN 0-85177-755-4.
  22. ^ Willis, Sam; introduction by N.A.M. Rodger (2007). Fighting ships, 1750-1850. London: Quercus Publishing. p. 224. ISBN 978-1-84724-171-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ "The Pickle". The Boats That Built Britain (TV series documentary 2010). IMDb. Retrieved 30 June 2011.