One of the commissions I had in 2013 was Durham School v St Paul’s School in the Veterrimi IV final. It was held on 3rd November 2013.
This was a historic event that saw the oldest rugby clubs in the world play off in a fantastic tournament./ It’s one of a kind and only happens every two years.
Rugby Tournament
The painting of such an event is a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture the event itself. Not just for the players but even more so for the parents whose sons featured in the match.
An opportunity to possess a painting of them playing is unlikely to occur again in their rugby careers.
I spent the weekend at Sherborne where the tournament was being held so I could gather the necessary reference to do the painting. The standard of rugby was very high and Durham School came out as winners in a competitive final.
In the end I was delighted with the finished painting which captured the setting, the occasion and the action.
The original watercolour painting can currently be seen at my Studio & Gallery in Ponteland.
Durham School
This is one of four original watercolours I’ve painted of Durham School playing in important rugby matches.. The other three feature Durham School playing on their home ground with the school in the background. They are all currently available as limited edition prints and are a great way to remember school life for the pupils.