Paintings of Marblehead Scenes
3rd & 19th, Tedesco CC – en plein air watercolor painting of building and architecture
The former notable quarters of the Tedesco Country Club, now demolished, offers this unique view of its elevated 3rd hole, looking back to the course-ending Clubhouse entry, its 19th hole respite. It was painted plein air for the Rotary Club of Marblehead Auction, and is now a unique surviving record of a golf club’s glory days.
5 Hooper St Brick – en plein air watercolor painting of building and architecture
A commissioned work for the homeowners of their period brick residence, in the historic Old Town section of Marblehead, MA.
8 Hooper King Hooper Mansion – en plein air watercolor painting of building and architecture
Inspired by Frank Benson’s and Samuel Chamberlain’s earlier drawings, this tightly composed view of the mansion’s facade portrays the classical presence of this historic structure.
Abbot Hall Spire – en plein air watercolor painting of building and architecture
Marblehead’s majestic, iconic Abbot Hall is capped by a unique steeple-like tower and weather vane that appear almost graphic with its sharp angled forms, patterned roof shingles, and delicate, circular tracery of the vane – a dynamic vignette by itself; painted during the town’s annual Festival of the Arts.
Abbot Hall July 4th – en plein air watercolor painting of building and architecture
Serving as Town Hall, as well as museum and civic auditorium, the inviting design of this well-designed structure is no more prominent and festive than during its July 4th Holiday Arts Festival.
Abbot Hall, 2PM – en plein air watercolor painting of building and architecture
Soaring above all else in the seaside community of Marblehead, this striking civic structure represents the architectural pride and time marking of the town’s citizens. Its geometric elements and complimentary palette accent the striking vertical perspective viewpoint.
MAA’s Anniversary Scherzo #90 – watercolor painting of building interior with figure
Painted during the Marblehead Art Association’s 90th anniversary reception, the contrast of many lit candles against the dark piano was the striking element for the composition.
Olivia & Abby’s Climb – en plein air watercolor landscape painting with figures
Marblehead Light, one of the Town’s historic, iconic structures, is portrayed with a focus on only the lower entry portal and the tracery of the supporting pipes and cables with their strong cast shadows.
Sunday Races at Redd’s Pond – en plein air watercolor landscape painting
A playful gestural sketch of a playful activity of model sail boating; crafts remotely controlled by the ‘sailors’ on the far edge of this well-used pond in Marblehead MA.
Abbot Hall Enwrapped – en plein air watercolor landscape building painting
Marblehead’s iconic brick and stone civic structure, Abbot Hall, situated in the center of town on its highest ground, was undergoing much needed exterior weatherizing, pointing, and general maintenance.
Spring Sunscape – en plein air watercolor landscape painting
Marblehead, MA A simple rolling lawn in morning light on an early spring day - tall new-leafing trees with suggested houses are the backdrop for the lushly greening groundscape at the harbor's edge of the Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead. The work was...
Harvey Residence, Marblehead – watercolor landscape painting of building in Marblehead Massachusetts
This commissioned piece came from a couple who had previously acquired two other originals of mine. The husband wanted a watercolor of the home as a gift for his wife. The home faced northeasterly, and the shadows could only be captured for a short...
