This is another daytime version. It's an acrylic on stretched canvas,16"X22". I'm comparing it to my first Tug painting titled "Scuffy" on 8"X16" stretched canvas. I posted it about two months ago. I think I'm getting better each time I paint this Tug boat. Guess practice does make perfect. Why do I keep painting this particular tug boat scene (with variations)? The small one here got sold in my Sacramento Gallery. Another patron of the gallery saw it and also wanted to purchase one. He collects maritime paintings... and... there is a patron of another gallery that carries my work that saw a gyclee print I had made of "Scuffy". They want one! Now I'm getting a little fatigued with the subject matter, but the extra money in my pocket is proving to be the perfect antidote.
This is another daytime version. It's an acrylic on stretched canvas,16"X22". I'm comparing it to my first Tug painting titled "Scuffy" on 8"X16" stretched canvas. I posted it about two months ago. I think I'm getting better each time I paint this Tug boat. Guess practice does make perfect. Why do I keep painting this particular tug boat scene (with variations)? The small one here got sold in my Sacramento Gallery. Another patron of the gallery saw it and also wanted to purchase one. He collects maritime paintings... and... there is a patron of another gallery that carries my work that saw a gyclee print I had made of "Scuffy". They want one! Now I'm getting a little fatigued with the subject matter, but the extra money in my pocket is proving to be the perfect antidote.
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Wow, I like all the tug paintings! It's always interesting to see an artist explore a subject through several paintings. What part of the river is that on?
Hey, thanks for stopping by, Craig. This tug boat is in an inlet off of the Port of Sacramento (right on the property of the Sacramento Rowing Club) in West Sacramento. There are several working tugs at the portfacilities and this derelict.
Oh, don't promise a last Tug! They are wonderful. The patron is a gift to you, yes? Would you have done several paintings of this scene otherwise? Fatique. Well, that's okay too. You've definitely infused the painting with energy and light. Just luscious.
Melinda, you're right! The patron was a gift, because it lead to a sustained study of this tug. Familiarity of a subject can really start to set you free. I have the phone number of the owner of this boat. He has offered me an on board tour. Hmmm...something to think about. I went to one of your blog links "Along a line" as I inaccurately recall the blog title. Anyway, what beautiful, semi-abstract, plein air paintings that man does!
Enjoy your artistic exploration fellow art spirit and blogger!.
The water reflections and transparency (in the corners) are perfect! Love it. It's nice to find a subject both artist and collectors connect with.
Boy, ain't that the truth, Ed...a subject that I love to paint and a subject that several buyers want to buy!
Thanks for you kind words. I really dig your latest post of the seaside cliffs.
I love these Scuffy paintings better than Monet's haystacks but don't tell anyone ;)
Don't stop!
Really nice paintings!
Better than Monet's hay stacks?! You are a tugboat fan indeed! Yes, we will keep this fact hush, hush, on the QT, and top secret. Glad you like them.
Thanks Beautiful Newz in England!
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