Al Barker was not formally trained as an artist, but rather earned his BS and MS degrees in Forestry. He later received a National Fellowship for Doctorate work and became a forestry educator in private industry and later at the post-secondary level. To assist in his teaching curricula, Al began drawing and painting wildlife and [...]
The main source for inspiration may be the Caribbean for the majority of Al Barnes’ paintings, but he is equally at home in the coastal marshes of South Texas. Water is the binding factor in all of his paintings, whether it’s Bonefish tailing on the flats or Pintails lifting off a tidal marsh. Al Barnes [...]
Cindy’s paintings reflect the beauty that can be found in nature. She can capture beauty in a blustering storm or the tranquil air of everyday places just by seeing and studying the colors around her. Her portraitures relay a story of human life as though they were family and friends. The versatility in her subjects is a reflection of her passion to create.
Bartlett’s easel paintings follow in the tradition of the late 19th and early 20th century American coastal landscape and figurative painters. His interest in maritime painting was fostered by his early involvement in racing on Long Island Sound and catboating on Narragansett Bay. His interest in depicting people at work on the water came from his early years of sailing and quahogging on the bay.
Paul found himself drawn to marine subjects after his first visit to the island of Martha’s Vineyard 26 years ago. He became inspired by its rich maritime history and a great supply of subject matter in which he could express himself. He began to render the historic schooners, elegant racing yachts and whaling ships that cruised island waters.
Rosamond Berg was born in Brewster, New York, grew up in Manhattan, and received a B.F.A. from Cornell University. She spent a post graduate year in Italy and then worked as an art assistant for Seventeen magazine. Moving to New Canaan, Connecticut she continued to paint, raise a family, and show as a member of [...]
Brad’s inspiration to paint all things nautical is an outgrowth of his youth, which he spent around the Gulf coast waters deep sea fishing and sailing. Today, his paintings reflect his life-long appreciation of the sea. His work is filled with movement; schooners under full sail battle through wind-driven seas; and Friendship sloops glide through the calm waters of Maine’s inlets.
A native of Holland, Hans Blank attended the Royal Academy of Expressive Visual Arts in Amsterdam, under the leadership of professors Gregoire and Esser. In 1975 he received the Uriot award for his work. Since then he has had individual and group exhibitions worldwide. His sculptures are done in bronze and stone and the subject [...]
Robert Blazek is a highly respected marine artist whose paintings are found in collections and galleries throughout the world. His work is highly regarded for its luminosity, attention to detail and above all, its serenity. He focuses on the New England Coast, especially the rugged coast of Maine.
Born in 1961, Heinke Boehnert is one of the well-known artists of contemporary marine paintings in Germany. She received her education in painting from the Shehata Art Academy in Hamburg and Goslar Art Academy. She started sailing and painting when she was very young and her paintings are the impressions of many regattas and miles [...]