1934 Americas Cup, Endeavour vs Rainbow

Yachtings Goldern Era.

The Story of the J Class and the Americas Cup . Palm Ave Fine Arts, Sarasosta. March 8th

I’m very excited to share with you my latest solo show that is to tell the story of the J Class and the Americas Cup. The show will consist of 6 large paintings the first of them shown here. The canvas entitled “ She’s a Faster Boat” shows the start of the second leg of the first race of the 1934 Americas Cup. The Defender Rainbow had lead around the windward mark but was quickly past on the down wind leg by Endeavour which went on to win the first race of the cup.

oli on canvas 30x40inches

Rebirth of the J Class Newport RI 1989

My current project for an oil on canvas 30x40 inches is to tell the story of the rebirth of the J Class. The painting is inspired by the enery and vision of Elizabeth Mayer. Elizabeth had seen Endeavour an empty hull whilst sailing on the solent. She bought the hull and had her restored. in 1986 she also founded J Class Management and restored Shamrock V. in September 1989 her dream came a reality and two J class Yachts were seen to race again followed by a spectator fleet of some 3000 boats. The Js went on to sail 3 more races that year in Annapolis, ,boston and New York involving such people as Ted Turner, Gary Jobson, Ted Kennedy, John Carey, David Vietor and Ted Hood. These are the stories I love to share through my work and I’m excited to see this painting progress. I’ll be sharing the progress on my Coming Soon Section

1934 Americas Cup

Im currently working on a few concepts for the 1934 americas Cup

Concept sketches and storyboards for the 1934 Americas Cup

Richard Mille Cup

last week the solent was visited by some of the worlds most beautiful classic yachts for the first Richard Mille Cup. The event was blessed by sunshine and wind. I had such a great week afloat with my partner Caroline gathering reference images for future paintings.

Ephemeral

I’m delighted to have completed my latest commission for some very good clients. Ephemeral, oil on canvas 28x42inches was commissioned to mark a special occasion, my clients wanting a spectacular painting.

Ephemeral oil on canvas 28x42 inches

June Field Trip to Cornwall.

With a large swell forecasted for the north coast of Cornwall I could not resist a quick trip down. I was not disappointed and was lucky to capture some fantastic waves.

Portcurno, Gwynver qnd Podhu.

En Plein Air Godrevy

During my last trip to Cornwall I managed to get a little En Plein Air painting done at Godrevy

Cornwall Road Trip

I’ve just returned from an 8 day road trip along the Cornish north coast visiting some new and old favourite locations. With sunny days and big waves I had plenty of subject matter for me to paint, sketch and photograph, much of which I hope to share over the coming weeks.

Treyarnon Cove

New Print Release

It’s been a busy and productive start to the year with a second studio move and 3 new large Seascapes completed. These new works, Elation, Mirth and Luscious Blue are all available as limited edition prints. With these paintings completed I’ll shortly be making my first field trip to Cornwall to gather some new reference and material for a new series of paintings.

Elation ,oil on canvas 32x48inchs

Mirth oil on Canvas 24x40inches

Luscious Blue oil on canvas 32x48inches

New Vertical Seascape

To start the New Year of in my new Studio I gave myself a little challenge, I wanted to try and capture all the energy and movement of a big wave rolling in with a foreground of fizzing foam, for this a choose my first vertical composition. I’m very pleased with the results. This painting will be exclusively available via my website and limited edition prints will soon be available.

oil on canvas 30x40 inches. Available

Studio Move

My first day in my new studio in Seaview got of to a great start with the sale of Watergate Surf.

Current Work in Progress

Decembers work in progress is a large wave painting 36x48 inch oil on canvas depicting the beach break at Porthcurno. Now known as project insanity due to the very complex nature of the subject. I’ll keep pushing on and develop myself as an artist.

Work in Progress oil on canvas 36x48inches

Watergate Surf and Spray

My latest work in progress Watergate Surf and Spray, oil on Panel 8.5x15inches. sold whilst still on the easel.

Compton Sparkle oil on panel 12x18inches

I’m so pleased to share my latest commission Compton Sparkle. I really enjoyed painting all those little sparkles.

Compton Sparkle oil on panel 12x18inches

Coming Soon Oil on canvas 30x40inches

A quick update on what is currently on the Easel. Bloom oil on canvas 30x40 inches, I am really enjoying this one, playing with the colours and all the creamy foam.

Bloom will be available through my website very soon.

New print Release Watergate Surf

My latest print release Watergate Surf just back from the printers.

Just finished

Completed today this small wave painting 8.5x15. I do like these small wave paintings, I love just how much impact you can have on such a small scale.

oil on panel 8.5x15inches

Just competed

The Great Schooner Race

In 2016 I was lucky to witness the Great Schooner race at the Palm Super Yacht Cup. That year 7 of the worlds greatest classic schooners came together for a great show of sail. Ive depicted the 3 Herreshoff designed schooners Eleanora, Elena and Mariette on the final downwind leg.

The painting required a lot of planning as was based on my sketches and notes taken at the time and numerous reference photos. I am very pleased with the result.

Eleanora ,Elena and Mariette the Herreshoff trio at the Great Schooner Race Palma 2016.

oil on canvas 40x60inch

Testimonial page

I’d like to thank those clients that have very kindly sent me testimonials and photos of their paintings hung proudly in their new homes. I’ve been over whelmed by the kind words that they have written about me.

Puritan in its new home.

New Photo Gallery

After going through my latest shoot I decided I wanted to share more of my favourite reference images with you so I’ve created a Photo gallery where I will be showcasing my most striking photo reference for you all to enjoy.

Joy