Boston Harbor Hotel Pavilion

The Boston Harbor Hotel's motto is "Beyond Compare," and at the risk of this post sounding like a Trip Advisor review, I agree wholeheartedly.   We have stayed at this amazing hotel a couple of times when celebrating very special occasions.    It is luxurious at every turn on the inside and its location and views of the harbor are breathtaking.  During the day the wide expanse of Boston Harbor is visible - Boston Harbor Islands, Logan Airport, Ferries, Schooners, Tall Ships, tugboats, the World Trade Center, and the Federal Courthouse.  

The idea of capturing all of this bustle in one huge epic painting is enticing.  An ambitious undertaking for certain - when and if it happens.   In the meantime I worked on this more manageable nocturne.   It depicts a lovely nighttime scene of the Boston Harbor Hotel Pavilion.   It was probably close to midnight on a warm summer evening and the earlier crowds and walkers had dwindled down to a handful of strollers and smokers.  

Pavilion - Boston Harbor Hotel

The picturesque Boston Harbor Hotel Pavilion sits atop pilings at Rowe's Wharf surrounded by water except for the wide brick path access.  Fancy luxury boats, yachts and water taxis were docked alongside the wharf, their colorful accent lights illuminating the dark water with shades of blue, green and yellow.  It is a memorable scene, especially the top-down angle which spread out the light and color enabling an elevated viewpoint down into the boats and pavillion.

This is almost done, but I am still contemplating adjusting the streetlights (because they were casting artificial light).