Blue Boats in Mounts Bay
A Cornish Journey
This is a painting that portrays everything that makes Cornwall such a wonderful place to visit. Through the entrance to the Tate find St Michael's Mount sitting proudly in Mount's Bay. Notice the tin mine, the fishing boat, the lobster pots and the proud Cornish Chough all inviting the visitor into this magical world.
Marazion Boats
Marazion Boats is a painting by David Hosking. St Michaels's Mount is such a mystical island and so to add atmosphere to the composition David has used shades of greys together with some black and white highlights. It portrays a night-time scene complete with a dramatic moon. The blue boat adds a focal point to the scene helping the viewer to embark on a magical journey into the painting.