MODEL SHIPS  by  Steven Lush, ASMA

I began building model ships in 1978 which was sparked by a visit of the Tall Ships to Boston in 1976. I started with a simple kit which gradually led to large and more complex projects. Many state that they do not have the patience for such an endeavor and ask if I have the patience. My response is that I find it not a matter of patience but one of passion! I truly get lost in my model work and time literally flies by! While working I am continually thinking of the life of the actual vessel that I am modeling and the men that crewed them. My models act as inspiration for many of my marine watercolors. I believe that this "other art" of mine will be with me the rest of my life!

click to enlarge photo	The "Spray"	click to enlarge photo	The "Spray"	click to enlarge photo	"Duilia"
click to enlarge photo	The "Nella G"	click to enlarge photo	Felucca	click to enlarge photo	Felucca
click to enlarge photo	Cadaque	click to enlarge photo	The "America"	click to enlarge photo	Dutch "botter"
click to enlarge photo	Dutch "botter"