36x36””Acrylic

This dynamic painting has a modern style portraits of the wife of the sea captain. Her name was Mrs. Garish from Portsmouth. Her husband died while they were sailing. He had her help write down navigating logs ect. Since she was the only one on board who could navigate the ship, she took over. It is rare to find this story as they didn’t keep records that well as who was on the ship and what they did.

.The stormy waters, along with the dark and bright contrasting colors are meant to bring a how momentous these times are. I love the forlorn look Mrs. Garish has.

This series is painted for women who sailed on tail ships in the 17 and 18th century. I have been enamored with their bravery and unending knowledge and courage. This series is dedicated to them. The most heroic story is the one of the wife of a captain, who would strap herself and her child to the bottom of the ships masts, so they would not blow over into the sea.

The semi abstract feel of a traditional paintings as Tall ships has been such a thrill.