I just completed this new oil painting in my studio aboard Legs III, an ex Gulf-of-Mexico liftboat formerly used to service oil rigs (scroll down to the last couple of entries for more details). I was moored in Hastings-on-Hudson since my arrival last fall, but in late June I decided to move the rig about 6 miles downstream to Riverdale, NY. The new location is closer to the city by train or in my outboard powered skiff, and there's a beautiful view of the Palisades, the George Washington bridge and the city skyline beyond. It was a great summer aboard, and all the hard work and time spent making the rig ready for the trip to NYC from Louisiana paid off nicely by providing a great live-work space close to the inspiration of the city, and a quiet place on the water to relax and watch the ships and trains go by.
This painting is another look at summer on the subway, when interesting characters in colorful clothes make every ride an entertaining trip.
I'm now represented by LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, NM, a great contemporary space in the railyard district with a long and interesting history. I've got a solo show scheduled for February 2024, please stay tuned for the dates and an invitation.
Approaching Legs III in my aluminum rescue boat on the Hudson River near Riverdale, NY
My wonderful gallery representation: LewAllen Galleries, Santa Fe, NM
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