Why boats?

When I see a boat moving through the water or sitting in a dry dock I sense something of the soul within it, sometimes even its ghosts.  The play of light and shadows; the sense of movement and mystery; these elements blend to become the core of my paintings.

So I guess I just cant help it!!

Frostbite Regatta 4 "Friends"

"Friends"

16 x 24

Acrylic on Board

Tony Alderman

This is the 4^th painting in the Frostbite Regatta series.  4 guys spending a beautiful fall morning on the water. “Priceless”

Quiet Moment

"Quiet Moment"

27 x 36

Acrylic on Canvas

Tony Alderman

After the regatta in November I spent some time walking around the docks behind the “Provision Company” in Southport.  There is a whole world that exists, just at the water, which we never notice.  This painting tries to capture just a bit of that world.  I hope it lets us see into it a bit.  There is a great calm in this place.  That is where the title of the painting comes from.  “Quiet Moment”

Frostbite Regatta "Black Bow"

Black Bow

21 x 40

Acrylic on canvas

Tony Alderman

This is the second painting from the Frostbite Regatta in Southport NC. I was attracted to the way the bow of the boat created a void in front of it as it pushed through the water.  It is easy to imagine the power surging just under the surface.