Tender Series; Wooden Dinghy
stain, varnish, urethane and acrylic on board
8 X 10

I've been working for 3 days on this boat... and was about to give it up a number of times.  The paint is thick and nicked with re-fits.  It still isn't what I would have liked it to be, and there were several occasions when I salvaged it from the depths of the discard bin. Nick thinks it's too heavy looking for a light dinghy, but I like the solidity of her form, it speaks of strength and endurance, not just speed.  I haven't painted in the oar locks, I think it may take away from the sleekness of her shear line.

 It's a small work, 8 X 10, and painted with varnish, wood stain, urethane and acrylics.  I've learned a lot doing this work, mostly about what not to do.  Al in all, it may make for a good image for cards.  I've just sold a batch of cards to the local card and book store, Phoenix, for $100.  I'm going to approach some more shops that sell cards to see if they will go for a similar deal... 42 cards in all of 7 different paintings (mostly my boats) and 6 of each.  She'll sell them for $5.50 and I got $2.75 per card.  It adds up.