Sailing (and art) in Maine

Michael Cunliffe Thompson · 24-01-2006, 18:52

I have sailed most of the coast of New England and now keep my boat at Spruce Head near Rockland Maine.

My full time activity is painting and Penobscot Bay provides about as much inspiration as any artist could hope for. If you are in Massachusetts next month, I hope you will look in on my exhibition. For details see:
http://cunliffethompson.com/show_eye_of_a_sailor.html

Sixteen weeks to launch!

Mike

Jim H · 24-01-2006, 19:38

Nice artwork, and good luck with your exhibition. Of the pieces on the site, I think I like "Arrival at Seguin Island" the best, but "Anchor Lights" is a close second.

Our local sailing magazine, 48 North, has a local sailing artist on the cover every month-- pretty cool.

I was also impressed that Pat Henry was able to finance a fair chunk of her circumnavigation with her artwork, as written in her book "By the Grace of the Sea."

Thanks!

Jim H

CaptainK · 24-01-2006, 20:15

It's ok.

I know a couple of artists. They are known artists here on the west coast.

How long have you been putting your works up in galleries?

**Kai Nui** · 24-01-2006, 20:18

Mike, I agree, nice work. Of course, you do have a classic backdrop to work with

Jim. I agree, and she is an incredibe person. Although she did not accomplish this without MUCH sacrifice. She is a very strong person, and I think that has led much to her success. Even more than her obvious talent.
For anyone who wants to go cruising on a budget, her book is a must read. When I was 20 something, I could have done that, but to do it at 54 is astounding.

sailor12 · 04-02-2006, 21:01

Hi Mike. Nice paintings! Do you live aboard? I ask this because I too am a painter (www.sharibuelt.com) and will be selling our house within the next year and moving aboard our future boat. With every boat we've looked at, I consider where i will store my supplies as well as paint. I plan on renting a studio on shore during the winter months. Anyway, thanks for sharing your work with us, it's beautiful!

Shari

Tigerlily · 06-02-2006, 12:32

i really like the one you did called anchor lights. very nice sky. I also am a painter and would like to cruise and paint all over. I am planning to do a mississippi trip this summer. I was thinking about applying for a grant, do you know of any that might fund this type of thing? keep up the good work!

24-01-2006, 18:52	#1
Michael Cunliffe Thompson Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Boat: Cape Dory 28 Posts: 1	Sailing (and art) in Maine I have sailed most of the coast of New England and now keep my boat at Spruce Head near Rockland Maine. My full time activity is painting and Penobscot Bay provides about as much inspiration as any artist could hope for. If you are in Massachusetts next month, I hope you will look in on my exhibition. For details see: http://cunliffethompson.com/show_eye_of_a_sailor.html Sixteen weeks to launch! Mike __________________ Mke CD28 HAVEN cunliffethompson.com

24-01-2006, 19:38	#2
Jim H Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Boat: '67 Cal 20, Aurora and "73 Rival 34, Southern Rival Posts: 160 Images: 7	Nice artwork, and good luck with your exhibition. Of the pieces on the site, I think I like "Arrival at Seguin Island" the best, but "Anchor Lights" is a close second. Our local sailing magazine, 48 North, has a local sailing artist on the cover every month-- pretty cool. I was also impressed that Pat Henry was able to finance a fair chunk of her circumnavigation with her artwork, as written in her book "By the Grace of the Sea." Thanks! Jim H Last edited by Jim H; 24-01-2006 at 21:32..

24-01-2006, 20:15	#3
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	It's ok. I know a couple of artists. They are known artists here on the west coast. How long have you been putting your works up in galleries? __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

24-01-2006, 20:18	#4
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,392 Images: 80	Mike, I agree, nice work. Of course, you do have a classic backdrop to work with Jim. I agree, and she is an incredibe person. Although she did not accomplish this without MUCH sacrifice. She is a very strong person, and I think that has led much to her success. Even more than her obvious talent. For anyone who wants to go cruising on a budget, her book is a must read. When I was 20 something, I could have done that, but to do it at 54 is astounding. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

04-02-2006, 21:01	#5
sailor12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland, OR Boat: Sun Yacht 27 "Pondo May" Posts: 20	Hi Mike. Nice paintings! Do you live aboard? I ask this because I too am a painter (www.sharibuelt.com) and will be selling our house within the next year and moving aboard our future boat. With every boat we've looked at, I consider where i will store my supplies as well as paint. I plan on renting a studio on shore during the winter months. Anyway, thanks for sharing your work with us, it's beautiful! Shari __________________ A rich person is not one who has the most, but one who needs the least.

06-02-2006, 12:32	#6
Tigerlily Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Madison Posts: 30	yo mike i really like the one you did called anchor lights. very nice sky. I also am a painter and would like to cruise and paint all over. I am planning to do a mississippi trip this summer. I was thinking about applying for a grant, do you know of any that might fund this type of thing? keep up the good work!

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