Nautical Artworks
Living on Harsen’s Island, Michigan, I painted many nautical watercolors depicting the area's beauty. Here are some select watercolors from the Great Lakes region
Sailboat Races
Sailboats racing on Lake St. Clair. This watercolor painting is full of life and color.
Ojibway in Morning Fog
The painting of this Great Lakes freighter evokes a sense of awe as it emerges silently from the morning fog.
Passing Ships
It is always a remarkable sight on the St. Clair River when we witness two Great Lakes freighters passing each other. They exchange greetings with long and short horn whistles.
Calumet in Moonlight
This painting captures the mystery of the Calumet freighter as it silently glides through the moonlit St. Clair River, Michigan.
Freighter Maumee in Pencil
Pencil drawings are always enjoyable and can often convey a story without using color.
Roger Blough in Moonlight
The Roger Blough was a magnificent sight on the river. It was my favorite freighter to paint. Sadly, it suffered extensive fire damage and could not be salvaged.
Bobby’s Tug
I painted this piece using limited colors and strong contrasts between light and dark to show a working tugboat being taken out of service and retired. The painting features dramatic vertical elements on a horizontal canvas and an asymmetrical arrangement of shapes, all done in watercolor composition.
Margaret Ann Tug
Kurt R. Luedke
The Margaret Ann and the Kurt R. Luedke are two powerful working tugs that operate on the Great Lakes.
Little Joe Drama
The Little Joe is a small fishing trawler and shrimp boat located along the coast of South Carolina.
Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Peggy’s Cove is a picturesque village resembling a painter’s dream scene. Everywhere you turn, there is a breathtaking view to capture on watercolor paper.
The Steamer Tashmoo
The Steamer Tashmoo was one of the most famous steamers that sailed the Great Lakes from 1900 to 1936. It was a magnificent sight when it came up the St. Clair River to dock at Tashmoo Park on Harsen's Island. The steamer was 306 feet long and could carry up to 4000 passengers. There has been much written about this famous lake steamer.
Prints are available in 16" x 20", matted, backed, and ready for framing. Price: $200.00
