The Retired Boat

The Retired Boat: Memories of the sea and salt

In this evocative painting, the weathered remnants of an old, broken boat lie abandoned on a sandy beach, a silent witness to the passage of time. The stormy sky above adds a sense of ominous drama, with dark clouds swirling and threatening to unleash their fury. Through the delicate interplay of pen, ink, and watercolor, the artist captures the haunting beauty of decay and the raw power of nature. The jagged lines of the broken vessel contrast with the soft, sandy shore, while subtle hints of color in the sky hint at the tumultuous emotions stirring within. It's a poignant reminder of the transience of human endeavors and the enduring force of the natural world.

Paper Size

9" X 12"

Material

- Stillman and Birn Nova beige-toned paper

- Pen, ink and watercolor

Uniqueness guarantee

This product is one of a kind and there are no duplicates of this painting. 

Framing options

This painting is available in a fiberglass 1" frame with clear glass. You may choose to have a 0.5" mount.

     Frame color options: Black / White / Brown

     Mount color options: Black / White / Brown / Grey

Please convey your choice of the mount and frame after you place the order by email at shirish@huesandtones.net

Disclaimer

The painting is done on a paper/canvas, while you are watching it on a backlit screen. Due to the inherent differences between these two media, the actual colors may differ slightly (but not too much) from the picture displayed here.

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