Maritime and Nautical Art
Tropical Beach
A peaceful acrylic painting of a tropical shoreline, where clear water meets warm sand beneath soft palms and lush coastal bushes. The simple composition and bright color palette create a calm, inviting atmosphere — a small escape to sun, breeze, and quiet beach light...
Reflections on the Water
A serene acrylic painting on wood featuring a traditional skin‑covered canoe drifting in soft light. The glow passing through the translucent shell casts warm patterns onto the rippling water below, while a single blue fender hangs over the side, adding a gentle touch of color and realism...Winter Refuge-Fishing Boats
A quiet winter scene of three fishing boats hauled ashore for repairs, resting in their wooden cradles under pale seasonal light. Muted blues, weathered grays, and soft reflections create a calm, reflective atmosphere. A strong maritime piece for collectors who appreciate working boats, winter palettes, and atmospheric realism...
Low Tide-Sailboats
A calm acrylic painting of two sailboats resting on still water at low tide. Soft reflections, weathered stone, and muted coastal color create a quiet, intimate moment between journeys. A peaceful maritime piece for collectors who appreciate classic boats and atmospheric seascapes...Crossing Tacks-Sailing
A dramatic acrylic painting of two gaff‑rigged sailing vessels cutting across open water, their courses intersecting for a brief moment before parting again. Deep blues, sharp light, and rhythmic brushwork give the scene a sense of motion and quiet tension...
Riding the Wind-Sailing
A dramatic acrylic painting of a sailor braced high in the rigging as wind‑whipped sails drive the ship through heavy seas. Deep blues, sharp light, and textured brushwork create a sense of power, motion, and grit. A bold maritime piece for collectors who appreciate classic seamanship and atmospheric realism...Distracted Lifeguard
A bright acrylic painting capturing a lifeguard caught between duty and distraction on a sun‑soaked beach. The striped tower, rolling surf, and warm sand set the scene while a lone swimmer and a relaxed sunbather create a quiet tension in the moment...
S.S. Valhalla
A bold, atmospheric acrylic painting that turns a quiet dockside moment into something cinematic. The S.S. Valhalla leans against the pier with the confidence of a seasoned traveler — hull gleaming, ropes creaking, sunlight pooling across its curves like warm honey...The Days Catch
A warm, narrative acrylic painting capturing the timeless ritual of returning from the sea. A fisherman stands proudly with the day’s haul, the soft glow of late afternoon light catching the scales of fresh fish and the weathered texture of his gear...
Mending Sails
A quiet, salt‑soaked moment captured with the intimacy of lived experience. On a sun‑bleached porch, a sailor leans over a torn canvas sail, needle paused mid‑thread as he glances toward the shifting tide. The scene balances stillness and anticipation — the calm of repair set against the restless pull of open water...Marine Artist
A moody, atmospheric seascape capturing the quiet tension between land, sky, and tide. A lone boat sits stranded on the wet sand, its hull angled like a question, as dusk settles into deep slate‑blue water. The horizon glows with the last trace of fading light, a soft gold that clings to the waves before slipping away...
Looking Out to Sea
A contemplative acrylic painting centered on a weathered brass telescope resting in wind‑bent coastal grass. The shoreline dissolves into soft turquoise tones where sea meets sky, creating a quiet, open horizon that invites reflection.The lighthouse in the distance remains dark — a deliberate choice that shifts the focus inward, turning the scene into a question rather than an answer...
Ships Helm and Compass
A striking nautical acrylic painting capturing the quiet intensity of a sailor’s command center. The ship’s wheel stands firm against imagined rolling swells, its worn spokes inviting the viewer to take hold. Brass fittings catch the light, the compass gleams with purpose, and the subtle lean of the declinometer hints at unseen horizons...
Beach Treasures
A warm, nostalgic acrylic painting capturing three sisters exploring the shoreline on a bright summer day. One reaches toward the horizon, another studies a glowing starfish, and the youngest pauses over a spiral shell — each moment filled with curiosity and discovery...Waves of Greetings
A bright, joyful acrylic painting capturing the energy of a sunlit seaside moment. Rolling blue waves curl toward a warm golden beach while a red‑striped lighthouse stands watch, steady and proud. Small boats dot the water, their passengers waving with the same playful spirit as the sea itself...
Serene Lighthouse
A calm, atmospheric acrylic painting of a lighthouse standing watch over gentle turquoise waves. Soft light, open sky, and a quiet shoreline create a sense of stillness and escape — a moment where the world slows down and the horizon feels full of possibility...Surf Summer
A warm, nostalgic acrylic painting capturing the easy rhythm of a summer afternoon by the sea. A classic 1930s woody wagon rests on the sand, surfboards leaning casually against its side, with soft waves rolling in behind it. Sun‑bleached wood, mint‑green paint, and the glow of late‑day light create a relaxed, coastal atmosphere...
Semaphore Symphony-Naval Art
A dynamic acrylic painting of a naval signalman mid‑motion, his semaphore flags cutting through bright ocean air with crisp precision. Sunlit rigging, vivid pennants, and the sharp contrast of uniform against sky create a scene full of rhythm, color, and maritime energy...Splashes of Nostalgia
Splashes of Nostalgia depicts a lively summer moment at the shoreline, where groups of people wade in the shallow water under warm afternoon light. In the foreground, two women stand beside an old metal pontoon, watching the activity around them. Soft blues, warm sand tones, and gentle reflections create a relaxed, nostalgic beach atmosphere...
Harbor Tug
Harbor Tug captures a sturdy red tugboat easing away from the dock on a calm morning. Soft blues and gentle reflections shape the quiet harbor, while the boat’s bright hull adds a strong focal point against the water. The composition emphasizes working‑harbor atmosphere without embellishment — just clean lines, natural light, and the steady presence of a vessel built for purpose...Shore Leave Revelry
Shore Leave Revelry captures a group of early 20th‑century sailors relaxing on a tropical beach after time at sea. Palm trees sway overhead as the crew enjoys a rare moment of rest, sharing drinks and conversation in the warm island light. The scene blends crisp navy blues with lush greens and soft sand tones, creating a sense of camaraderie, calm, and coastal atmosphere...
Up She Rises-Sailing
Up She Rises depicts a two‑masted schooner lifting over a rising swell as wind fills its sails. The crisp whites, deep blues, and warm hull tones create a sense of motion and open‑sea atmosphere. The composition highlights the ship’s form and the energy of the water without exaggeration — just the clean lines, natural light, and steady rhythm of a vessel working its way through the ocean...The Tolling of the Sea
The Tolling of the Sea presents a quiet moment aboard a weathered ship, with a brass bell resting between two carved dolphins at the helm. Soft blues and gentle waves fill the background, creating a sense of calm and open water. The aged wood, muted metal tones, and balanced composition give the piece a grounded, nautical atmosphere...
Vintage Seaplane Ascending at Dawn
Vintage Seaplane Ascending at Dawn captures a classic biplane lifting into the early morning sky as soft light reflects across calm water. The warm dawn palette, crisp aircraft details, and distant lighthouse create a scene filled with nostalgia, motion, and quiet optimism...The New Found Land
The New Found Land depicts a Norse longboat approaching a rugged coastline, its striped sail catching the wind as waves rise beneath the hull. Strong shapes, bold color, and crisp contrast create a sense of exploration, movement, and early discovery. The warm shoreline and cool ocean tones balance history with atmosphere, making this piece ideal for collectors who enjoy maritime themes, historical subjects, or dramatic seascapes.
Touching Reflections
Touching Reflections captures a quiet moment on still water as a young boy reaches toward a single lotus glowing in warm evening light. Soft reflections, amber tones, and gentle ripples create a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. This piece brings calm, warmth, and emotional depth to any room — ideal for collectors who love serene figurative art, reflective water scenes, or tranquil Asian‑inspired imagery.Captains Cup
Captains Cup captures a quiet moment at sea as a single cup of coffee rests on the deck at sunrise. The warm light of a red morning sky reflects across the ship’s planks and calm water, creating a scene of stillness, solitude, and nautical atmosphere...
Going With The Wind
Going With The Wind captures the thrill of open‑water sailing as two yachts surge forward under full spinnaker. The red and white hulls cut through shifting blue water with energy and precision, creating a scene of motion, freedom, and coastal adventure...Sail Ho
Sail Ho captures the moment when two ships find each other across the open sea — a quiet signal of connection in the vastness of blue. The foreground vessel leans into the wind with purpose, its sails full and alive, while the distant ship appears as a soft silhouette on the horizon...
Pacific Northwest Emerging Radiance
Pacific Northwest Emerging Radiance captures the raw power and quiet transformation of the coastal landscape. Deep blues and shifting waves create a sense of motion and depth, while the rising light along the horizon brings warmth and renewal. Twin orcas cut through the water with effortless grace, symbols of strength, resilience, and forward movement...Navigation At Sea
Sextant captures the shifting power and serenity of the sea. Swirling blues and whites create a sense of movement and depth, drawing the viewer into the rhythm of the waves. The bold red life ring and the detailed sextant add a human presence — symbols of navigation, resilience, and the desire to explore beyond the horizon...
A Meeting on the Waves
Convergence of the Elements brings together the quiet power of the sea and the meeting of two eras. A sailing ship leans into the wind with natural grace, while a steam vessel moves forward with mechanical strength. Their paths cross on shifting water, creating a moment that feels both calm and charged...Sackville Leaving Harbor – Naval Corvette
A Royal Canadian Navy corvette pushes through the harbor gates with purpose, its hull cutting a clean path toward open water. The taut submarine nets, the sharp greens of the gate vessel, and the churn of the sea create a scene charged with tension and momentum...
Splice the Main Brace – Naval Celebration
A burst of color, motion, and camaraderie fills this lively naval scene. Flags snap in the wind, sailors crowd the rum barrel in high spirits, and the ship’s brass fittings catch the light with a celebratory gleam. This acrylic painting captures the energy of tradition — the moment when hard work meets well‑earned reward...The Gallant Return Sailor Painting
The Gallant Return is a 20 x 16 inch acrylic painting capturing a quiet moment aboard a ship as sailors and passengers prepare to disembark. A seaman steps forward to return a delicate fan that one of the ladies dropped earlier, creating a warm and respectful exchange...
Embarkation of Destiny Sailor Painting
Embarkation of Destiny is a 20 x 16 inch acrylic painting capturing a young sailor walking a weathered pier toward a waiting ship. Warm light reflects across his crisp white uniform while the sea and sky open into a calm blue horizon. The scene blends determination, reflection, and the quiet anticipation of a new journey...Going Home Beach Scene Painting
Going Home is a 20 x 14 inch acrylic painting capturing a quiet moment on sunlit dunes. A child carries a watering can across warm sand while soft light dissolves the landscape into gentle tones. The scene blends innocence, reflection, and the calm rhythm of a summer afternoon...
Around The Bay – Coastal Village Acrylic
Around The Bay is a 12 x 16 inch acrylic painting capturing a quiet coastal village sheltered by rugged cliffs and calm blue water. Fishing boats rest at anchor near the shoreline while a small church rises above the clustered homes. The scene reflects the rhythm of tides and the peaceful character of maritime life...Golden Sails
A warm and atmospheric maritime painting capturing the glow of sunrise at sea.The mast and rigging rise through golden light as soft clouds reflect across the calm water. Professional grade acrylics create layered color, crisp detail, and a sense of quiet movement...
Special Delivery
A vintage delivery truck arrives at a popular surf beach with a freshly carved tiki in the back, just as a young surfer girl walks past with her board overhead. This coastal scene blends beach culture, classic automotive charm, and a touch of tropical nostalgia — a lively moment full of color, warmth, and maritime character.Going Home – Coastal Childhood Acrylic Painting
A warm, impressionist acrylic painting capturing a child's quiet moment of play at the shoreline. Created by Canadian artist Anthony Dunphy, based in Japan.A young child stands in a metal washtub at the edge of the tide, absorbed in the simple joy of play...
Lifeboat Rescuers – Dramatic Maritime Acrylic Painting
A dramatic maritime acrylic painting of a lifeboat crew battling a storm near the reef. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.A rescue crew battles towering waves as they push their lifeboat toward a stranded vessel near the reef. The storm is fierce, the surf relentless, yet the team moves with determination and unity...
Landing the Catch – Maritime Acrylic Painting
A maritime acrylic painting capturing fishermen returning with their catch in a traditional dory. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.A pair of fishermen guide their small dory through the rolling Atlantic swell as they return with the day’s catch. The scene captures the rhythm of traditional coastal life, where skill, balance, and teamwork meet the power of the sea...
Into the Maelstrom – Dramatic Maritime Acrylic Painting
A dramatic maritime acrylic painting of a tugboat entering a storm near a crimson buoy. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.A powerful storm churns across the open sea as a crimson gong buoy rises and falls in the foreground, its warning bell swallowed by the wind...
Hauling Up the Boat – Vintage Maritime Acrylic Painting
A nostalgic maritime acrylic painting featuring a vintage truck hauling a fishing boat ashore in autumn. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.A vintage flatbed truck pulls a fishing boat ashore at the edge of an autumn coastline. The warm seasonal colors, the worn timber of the vessel, and the sturdy lines of the 1930s truck create a nostalgic portrait of coastal life...
Harbor Drive – Vintage Coastal Automotive Painting
A vintage coastal acrylic painting featuring a classic touring car along the harbor. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.A classic red touring car glides along a quiet harbor road, its polished chrome and rich curves catching the afternoon light. The couple seated inside enjoy a peaceful coastal drive, surrounded by the soft colors of early 20th‑century architecture and the gentle movement of the waterfront...
Handlining for Cod – Maritime Acrylic Painting
A maritime acrylic painting of two fishermen handlining for cod from a yellow dory on the Atlantic. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.Two fishermen work their handlines from a bright yellow dory as it rises and falls with the Atlantic swell. The scene captures the rhythm of traditional small‑craft fishing, where skill, balance, and patience meet the power of the open sea...
The Guns of Victory – Naval History Acrylic Painting
A detailed acrylic painting of the gundeck of HMS Victory, capturing the atmosphere of early naval warfare. Original art by Anthony Dunphy.A dramatic view inside the lower gundeck of HMS Victory during the age of sail. Heavy cannons line the timber deck as crew members work in the dim, smoky light, surrounded by the textures of rope, iron, and weathered oak...
Grand Banks Fishing Boats at Dawn – Maritime Painting
A quiet morning unfolds on the Grand Banks as a small fleet of dories moves steadily across calm water. Soft dawn light lifts over the horizon, revealing a scene shaped by discipline, routine, and the long history of Atlantic fishing culture. The composition focuses on clarity and atmosphere, using warm light and cool shadows to create a sense of depth and early day stillness...
Treasure Galleon Atocha – Maritime Acrylic Painting
A detailed maritime acrylic painting of the historic treasure galleon Atocha, capturing warm light, atmosphere, and the mystery of seafaring exploration.A historic Spanish treasure galleon moves steadily across open water, its sails catching warm light as the day begins to rise...
First Light at Sea – Gaff Rig Sailboats Maritime Painting
A calm sunrise scene with gaff rig sailboats moving across quiet water. A maritime acrylic painting capturing atmosphere, light, and early morning stillness.Soft morning light rises over calm water as two gaff rig sailboats move steadily across the sea...
Day Sail – Gaff Rig Sailboat Maritime Painting
A calm maritime acrylic painting featuring a gaff rig sailboat moving across quiet water. Soft daylight and warm tones create a peaceful coastal atmosphere.A gaff rig sailboat moves steadily across calm water under soft daylight. Warm tones and cool shadows create depth and a sense of quiet movement at sea...
Crumbling Ice – Arctic Iceberg Maritime Acrylic Painting
A dramatic Arctic iceberg illuminated by soft morning light. A maritime acrylic painting capturing cold water, atmosphere, and the quiet power of northern landscapes.A towering Arctic iceberg drifts through cold blue water as first light touches its fractured surface...
On Deck Luxury – Cruise Ship Maritime Acrylic Painting
A calm maritime acrylic painting of a cruise ship deck under soft daylight. Warm tones and gentle shadows create a peaceful sense of luxury at sea.A quiet moment unfolds on the upper deck of a cruise ship as soft daylight reflects across calm open water...
Conquistadors Gold – Spanish Galleon Painting
A dramatic maritime acrylic painting of a Spanish galleon in heavy seas. Vivid waves, warm light, and atmospheric detail create a powerful historic seascape.A Spanish galleon battles heavy seas as vivid waves rise around its hull. Warm light catches the sails and highlights the tension between movement, weather, and determination...
The Mariners Dreamscape – Sailing Ship Map Painting
A maritime acrylic painting blending a classic sailing ship with an antique world map. Warm tones and soft light create a calm sense of exploration and atmosphere.A classic sailing ship moves across open water as an antique world map forms the backdrop, blending cartography with maritime atmosphere...
Chicago Port Prelude to Inferno – Harbor Painting
A detailed acrylic painting of the Chicago harbor before the Great Fire of 1871. Tugboats, ships, and grain houses create a vivid industrial waterfront scene.A busy Chicago harbor scene unfolds in the hours before the Great Fire of 1871. Tugboats, ships, and grain houses line the waterfront, captured with warm tones and clear structure...
The Ships Chandlers – Maritime Shop Painting
A detailed acrylic painting of an English ship chandlery filled with nautical tools and supplies. Warm light and clear structure create a calm maritime atmosphere.An English chandlery filled with ropes, tools, and essential gear creates a warm, detailed glimpse into maritime life...
The Nautical Pelican – Maritime Acrylic Painting
A maritime acrylic painting featuring a pelican wearing a whimsical ship hat. Warm tones and soft light create a calm coastal atmosphere with playful charm.A pelican stands against soft coastal light, wearing a playful hat topped with a miniature sailing ship...
Under a Full Suit of Sails – Sailing Ship Painting
A vivid maritime acrylic painting of HMS Calypso under a full suit of sails at sunset. Warm light and clear structure create a classic seafaring atmosphere.HMS Calypso moves across open water under a full suit of sails as warm sunset light reflects across the sea...
Cabot Tower Newfoundland – Coastal Acrylic Painting
A coastal acrylic painting of Cabot Tower in St. Johns, Newfoundland. Warm tones and soft light highlight this historic maritime landmark overlooking the Atlantic.Cabot Tower stands above the coastline of St. Johns, Newfoundland, catching soft light as it overlooks the Atlantic...
Bound For Sea – Tall Ships Maritime Painting
A vivid maritime acrylic painting of tall ships moving across a vibrant blue sea. Strong color and clear structure create a sense of movement and ocean tension.Tall sailing ships move across a vibrant blue sea as warm light reflects off the water. Clear lines, strong color, and balanced structure create a sense of movement and ocean tension...
The Wharfs Remains – Maritime Acrylic Painting
A maritime acrylic painting of a weathered wharf and old wooden boat. Warm tones and soft coastal light create a calm, atmospheric shoreline scene.An old wooden boat rests beside a weathered pontoon wharf, its surfaces shaped by years of salt, water, and sun...
After the Storm – Stranded Sailboat Painting
A maritime acrylic painting of a stranded sailboat after heavy weather. Soft light and rugged coastline create a calm, atmospheric post‑storm scene.A stranded sailboat rests on the shoreline after heavy weather has passed. Soft light breaks through the remaining clouds, revealing the contrast between rugged coast and calm water...
The Melody of Rigging – Maritime Acrylic Painting
A detailed maritime acrylic painting focusing on ship rigging, warm light, and nautical craftsmanship. Strong color and clear structure create a vivid atmospheric study.A close view of a ship’s rigging captures the rhythm of ropes, lines, and warm reflected light...
The Binnacle – Nautical Compass Painting
A maritime acrylic painting of a classic ship binnacle with compass and colored spheres. Strong lines and warm light highlight traditional nautical craftsmanship.A classic ship’s binnacle stands in warm light, its compass and colored spheres creating a clear focal point of maritime navigation...
Ashore Forever – Beached Boats Coastal Painting
A maritime acrylic painting of two boats resting on the shoreline. Warm tones and soft coastal light create a calm, atmospheric scene of vessels no longer at sea.Boats rest on the shoreline, turned away from the open sea as soft light settles across the coast...
Seafront Housing – Coastal Seashell Painting
A coastal acrylic painting featuring a vibrant collection of seashells shaped by tide and time. Warm color and soft light create a calm maritime still life.A vibrant collection of seashells rests along the shoreline, each one shaped by tide, time, and the movement of the sea...
A Dramatic Encounter at Sea – Maritime Painting
A vivid maritime acrylic painting of a small sailboat confronting a massive ship in turbulent seas. Strong color and movement create a dramatic ocean scene.A small sailboat cuts through turbulent green and blue waves as a massive ship rises beside it, creating a vivid contrast in scale, color, and energy...