Boat at Vrellos Beach

15.75x11.75" Mixed Media/Oil on canvas panel, 1/4" depth (frame w/mat recommended, not included)

While spending a day at Vrellos Beach in Spetses, Greece, this humble little rowboat caught my eye. It appeared to be retired, sitting alone in the trees and silence behind the lively beachgoers. Objects like this make me wonder about their history--who used them in the past and for what purpose?

The process and materials behind this piece are extra special and allow the end result to serve as a collection of keepsakes and memories from my art retreat in Greece.

For two weeks, I collected various things from places I visited or activities I did: paper table placemats, a ferry ticket to Hydra for a day excursion, shopping bags (one with the name Spetses on it), a hairnet from the day we rode horses in Hydra, my boarding pass to Athens, a plastic sack I pulled from the ocean, and even some used paper napkin paint rags. I then collaged them onto the canvas panel as the first layer and did the painting over them, showcasing their amazing texture and allowing images to subtly peek through in the final painting.

Specifications:

• Artist-grade oil paint used for intense color, depth, and longevity
• Archival-quality natural cotton canvas, wrapped on canvas board
• Varnished with Gamvar gloss varnish by Gamblin for long-lasting protection
• Recommend displaying in a frame w/mat (not included) or sitting on a decorative desktop easel
• Artist signature will be included on the front of the painting
• Artist signature, date, and painting title will be included on the back of the painting
• An artist-signed Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the artwork
• Payment plans available - refer to FAQ page for details