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Biography
Paul Beebe

Paul Beebe of South Windsor, CT has been painting in watercolor since age 15. He is a graduate of Southern CT State College with a degree in Graphic Design. He found himself drawn to marine subjects after his first visit to the island of Martha's Vineyard 21 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 paddle wheeled ferries that regularly cruised island waters. His interest in naval history has also led him to paint several ships of US Navy.

Starting with a preliminary value sketch, Paul develops his paintings using multiple layers of color from a limited palette. His finished paintings are highly expressive works that feature the luminous skies and muted colors that define his subject in tdifferent atmospheric conditions.

Paul is a member of the Martha's Vineyard Art Association as well as the Hamden Arts League. He currently shows his work at the Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery and The Old Sculpin Gallery on Martha's Vineyard. He also has been featured in Waterways, a Gathering of Marine Masters at the Art of the Sea Gallery in South Thomaston, Maine. He has exhibitied his work in the Annual International Marine Art Exhibition, The Modern Marine Masters, The Plein Air Painters and the Miniature show at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT for the past three years. He has won First Place in the Watercolor category for the last two years at the All Island Art Show on Martha’s Vineyard and his most recent award was for Best Landscape at the Hamden Arts League’s Golden Bells Art Show.

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