July 10th, 2013
St Peter’s Square, Gloucester MA
Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24 in
(sold)

I am having trouble getting a good photo of this painting. I did this on location at the docks in Gloucester, day one of a workshop on buildings and boats. You may have noticed how carefully I avoid painting man-made structures. That is mostly due to my disdain for the careless and destructive ways of humankind, but also somewhat due to my inability to make a straight line. This is the first boat I’ve ever painted (in my adulthood.) I had several offers to buy it while I was working on it – which boosted my morale quite notably. Next time I may have the sense to hand off the painting in exchange for the cash right there on the spot. More than one lesson learned on this day.