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Art by the RV: Deer Island Boathouse, The Ledges. This stone boathouse pairs with the Ledges Cottage on the head of Deer Island. My web site has the cottage on display in the Matchstick and Ink section. This piece is drawn in that style but in graphite pencil. 9 x 12 on watercolor panel. #stlawrenceriver #thousandislands #watercolorpainting #maritime #stonebuildings #boathouses #islandlife
End of a great day on the St. Lawrence Canadian Channel.#thousandislands #stlawrenceriver #moon #moonlight
Thousand Islands, Canadian channel. Need I say more?
"Red Tin Boat" I'm reaquainting myself with oils. It's a struggle for this watercolorist. This boat is one in the fleet at the cottage. It's surrounded by bright green algae. The old docks made a nice contrast to the shape. Many are familiar with the old Johnson outpost motors. I believe they came in green, red and maybe blue if not others. I can hear the sputter from my childhood. How about you?
#boats #oldmotors #johnsonoutboards #maritime #oilpainting #thousandislands #riverlife Available 8 x 10
Anna, Cape Vincent NY 11 x 14 acrylic on stretched watercolor paper. I started this last winter before heading to FL. It was hanging there just waiting. Washes and blends happen like watercolor when on paper. #capevincentny #stlawrenceriver #boats #thousandislands #maritime #acrylicpainting #woodenboats Available, email ptaylor@paulallentaylor.com
Art by the RV. In preparations for my class on Jekyll Island this coming Thursday and Friday working up a few matchstick drawings. This one is based on the geographical area of Darien GA. I have another yet to do, but I'm short on time here. The gnats are keeping hopping, literally. I got this one done while swatting the buggers. Packed it up. Jekyll will also have them. My RV door makes a nice work surface out of the sun. Some diagonal support legs are needed. 11 x 15 on Arches 140 CP. #watercolorpainting #matchstickart #fishing #watercolor #maritime #jekyllisland #fishingboats