Plein Air at Watch Hill Cove

Watch Hill Cove in Winter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this era of keeping space between people, plein air painting is the perfect occupation.   We took a road trip to Watch Hill, Rhode Island all loaded up with our painting gear.  During the summer, I was told, the place is hopping, but it was early March and we were two of the few people who were enjoying the harbor and beach.  Photos of warm weather reveal that this location hosts dozens of beautiful boats that would be tied to the many - now empty - moorings.  

The paint was so cold that I had to mix oil right into the stiffer colors, like Naples Yellow.   You may notice how extra thick the sky and water are, an impasto look that I love; the stiff cold paint helped!

Boston Fishing Fleet

We have occasionally enjoyed taking the commuter ferry out of Hingham, MA, disembarking in Boston for a day of touring (and eating).     The views and photos taken from the water offer perspectives that just can't be matched, especially those of the city skyline.    This isn't the first painting, and will not be the last of the paintings I've done from these ferry trip photos.

As we passed by the Boston Fish Pier, this row of large commercial fishing boats caught my eye.   They were so colorful, as was the row of international flags mounted atop the Boston World Trade Center.  I liked that the rustic weather beaten boats and dock become transformed into something beautiful just by being painted.

Boston Fishing Fleet