Portland Maine still maintains a working waterfront. Every morning bright and early the lobster boats set out in any weather. I can't imagine what it must be like out there in January.
Sophie and headed down to one of the piers the other day so I could sketch. I don't know why I take her, because I don't focus or concentrate as much. I am always concerned about what she is up to and having to reel her in, so these lobsters are a bit of a dark and muddy watercolor mess. It's good to have someone to blame...
Docked after a day out on the water. The seagulls go crazy, chasing after and swarming these boats. From our home we watch them swoop around the buildings squawking as they look for food and garbage along the waterfront. They often perch on our roof top near the deck or on the skylight which throws Sophie into a barking and growling frenzy. They are part of the sights and sounds of living here.
15 comments:
Muddy??? Are you kidding, these are amazing water colour paintings, I love the colours... Oh how I miss the sea.
I love your colorful lobsters and the wonderful boat coming in. My hubby & I love the restaurant that used to be a boat, but I can't think of the name at the moment. I feel a Portland trip coming on.
I think the lobsters are splendid and I thoroughly enjoyed the boat painting. I feel as if I have visited Portland today...oh wait...I live in Portland. I mean I feel as if I visited Maine today!
Beautiful bright colors and wonderful composition Jennifer. It's always a treat to visit your blog. But, are there really blue lobsters in Maine?
Your lobster doesn't look muddy to me. (We have freshwater crays that look like lapis lazuli.)
I just love your paintings Jennifer - of all the ones I look at I think yours are among my absolute favourites.
Not a drop of mud here - those lobsters are beautiful.... who knew? lol. The boat painting is clean and trim - just like a seaworthy vessel! nancy
Beautiful lobsters Jen, I want to eat one, or two, or three.......The open window on the boat is a nice touch and well captured!
I don't think muddy at all! In fact, your choice of color was one of the first things I noticed! Hate to sound naive, but I have the same question as Sharon!
I love both the drawings. I'm lacking the right word at the moment, but there is a very strong sense of 'place'. Very Maine. (at least, for what I know of Maine, never been there!)
These are both wonderful, Jennifer! I really like the lobsters and I love the colors you selected here. The boat setting is fabulous, too!
Might be muddy to you, but those lobsters really pop!
Fascinating work.
It has been delightful
to visit your gallery.
Good Creations
Lovely sketches...you make me miss Maine!
Jen - This is Jack. Do you know that this is my cousin Ryan's boat!??!!? Mike's son..He will love this!
Hi Jen love your boat pic ,its of my sons boat do you sell your art work or is it just for fun .THANKS Karen
Post a Comment