In Pursuit

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 20x24

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Sunset Voyage of the James Standish

Original painting - Acrylic on canvas 20x24
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I named this fictional schooner in memory of my older brother, James Standish Shropshire. 

Jim loved to be on the water and always owned a small fleet of watercraft, from leaky rowboats and canoes to speedboats and pontoon boats. He even had a cabin cruiser for awhile. He was the captain and I was only the deck hand, but I'll always remember his sunset cocktail cruises from the island he owned in northern Wisconsin.

Here's to you Big Brother ...sail on.

Rough Sailing

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x20

This painting began as a cloud study, then a seascape, and finally, a sailboat painting. I had no particular location in mind ...could be anywhere. I could almost hear the snap of the canvas and the splash of the waves. seascape canvas prints

Montezuma, Costa Rica

Original Painting - Acrylic on Panel 12x16

This laid back place is everything you think a tropical paradise should be. I had a Long Island Iced Tea in the open air beachfront bar. It was a hippie community in the 60's and although it has mellowed it still has that alternative vibe along with great scenery, warm tidal pools, and outdoor cafes. There's also a waterfall nearby. $800.00

Sunset South China Sea

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 16x12

I love the mood and the exotic feel of foreign ports and other cultures. I tried to capture the romance of faraway places and the majesty of the setting sun. $800.00

Coastal Waves

Original Painting - Acrylic on stretched canvas 12x16

This painting is based on a fabulous trip to San Diego, California to visit my cousin Jackie Ann and her husband Bill. We traveled north through Los Angeles and then along the coast on highway 101 past Big Sur and all the way to Monterey. We also visited Hearst's Castle in San Simeon and took the tour. I guess all our recent snow and frigid weather has got me thinking nostalgiclly about warmer places. Available from the artist for $800.00