Monterey Clipper in yard

                                                12"x16" Oil on linen                                                        
                                                           Sold
I really enjoy boatyard painting.   There is almost always a lot of clutter and interesting activity, and boats, of course.  This particular work was prompted by my admiration of the subject boat, a historic hull type of the California fishing fleet, called a "Monterey Clipper".  It is frequently seen in the paintings of the early west coast plein air painters;  it was much beloved for it's graceful bow and sheer line.  Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.  I attended a very large family reunion in Covington, La over the holiday, and a Thanksgiving dinner around New Orleans,is really a dieter's nightmare.  I'll be eating small portions of healthy (ugh!) food for the next month.                                     Mike

Boatyard Afternoon

8"x10" Oil on linen  

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A small work done at a boatyard in Oregon.   I was alone, really alone, no workers in sight and a pleasant sunny day.  Did two small ones which were both ok and then headed on home.  The next day, I traveled  to Seattle Wa. and did a few rainy day paintings.  I think watercolorists like rain more than oil painters, though In my case, I  guess I like landscapes with cumulous clouds best, as you can observe from my past postings,and I'll put more of those out in the very near future.  Please excuse the formatting on this posting, I've tried for a half hour to make it right and I give up.  It's late and I'm tired!  Have a nice day.
    Mike