Menemsha Basin - Martha's Vineyard



Menemsha Fishing Village - Stage One

It was the second day in Martha's Vineyard and after a morning snow squall, the skies cleared and it warmed up to about 40 degrees.   We explored on foot in the morning, walking to the West Chop Lighthouse from our lodging.  We drove west both for touring and searching for a nice spot to paint.  




Menemsha Fishing Village - Stage Two

We eventually arrived at Menemsha Hills and stopped at the small fishing village. The Menemsha Basin was surrounded by a small fishing village with docks and fishing boats and all kinds of colorful piles of traps, ropes and barrels.   Although it was picturesque, absent was the typical marina activity since it was still "off season."    The fairly calm water created beautiful, reflective ripples of all the colors.  Clouds gave way to a beautiful blue sky and some solar warmth (not enough though).









Menemsha Basin - Martha's Vineyard

The scene for my painting was somewhat complex, but I tried to be more attentive to the major elements, the fishing boat, dock and fishing shack.