Tag Archives: maritime
Gloucester Harbor
Thinking about Gloucester, MA , the oldest working harbor in the United States, and the Rocky Neck Art Colony 1850-1950. Some of the most influential artists of our time painted the rugged topography, the hard-working fisherman, and the fishing or … Continue reading
Another Commission- wish I was there!
At the end of January, I started on another commission for a friend who envisioned a beach scene above her mantle in the family room. After a few meetings , concept drawings, and measurements , she decided upon a family … Continue reading
Isle au Haut- a Christmas gift
My good friend Martha contacted me in the fall with an idea for her husband’s surprise Christmas gift of a painting depicting the area where he invited her to marry him many years ago. I absolutely love this romantic commission! … Continue reading
Maryland, My Maryland! Finished Painting
AHOY! Well, it was a long journey painting this maritime painting of many objects which are found in our family room. I particularly like the sheen on the captain’s face with the numerous highlights. I have several posts about the … Continue reading
Alberg 30 Painting – 50th Anniversary Year
Mike Lehman, a great photographer, sailor and friend, kindly gave me permission to paint one of his beautiful photos of three Alberg’s sailing along the Magothy under spinnaker. What a perfect day and what an amazingly colorful image. Painting it … Continue reading
Conch you Hear Me?
Inspiration from this painting came from a recent walk on Compo Beach in Westport, CT on a gloriously sunny day with bright blue skies, fluffy white clouds and mild breezes. In the distance, on the point, a lone shell caught … Continue reading
Marine Still Life Painting – 4th Sitting Almost Done!
Once it dries I will put on the compass rose, but besides that I am almost done this painting. To see the posts of the earlier steps that this marine themed still life painting went through, click the following: … Continue reading
Pond Racing Painting – Sand & Water
I worked on the sand and water in the painting today. The people are still very rough. You can see I earlier worked on the sky and clouds in the painting. I feel I have made a lot of progress … Continue reading
Marine Still Life – Working on the Binoculars
Binoculars in perspective are harder than I first imagined. What do you think? You can see on the painting where I have made marks on the eye pieces to help me get it looking right. You can see that I … Continue reading
Marine Still Life Painting – 3rd Sitting
After practicing my ellipses for the binoculars I sat down to get the majority of the painting done. Here are the results. If you just draw circles, the painting looks cubist instead of realistic. Or, if not cubist, the painting … Continue reading
