“When I see something and it ’strikes me,’ I paint it.”–Mark Peterson
Peterson’s central theme and inspiration is the passing of things. He finds his justification in the invaluable record of human life created by artists who lived before the invention of the camera. However, he finds this motive not easily understood by the [...]
Hanging out at Etsy.com first brought this very talented and prolific painter of fishing boats to my attention! What made Robert Joyner stand head and shoulders above the rest? He often works in watercolor–he produces beautiful, unique art–he portrays both excitement and serenity with great skill!
Joyner’s energy and focus are obvious: he [...]
Steve Rogers works primarily in acrylics capturing traditional working craft. These are not pampered fiberglass yachts, but hard-bitten and over-worked oystermen, crabbers, and menhaden steamers. His paintings capture the toughness and durability of everyday working boats and the sheer beauty and sometimes stark terror of the weather and waters they work in.
Rogers lives and [...]
