Marine Painting Cruise
Learn marine oil painting from a renowned local artist
Oct 15 - Oct 17, 2010
3 days
$585 per person; includes all meals
Come aboard the Zodiac as we host an artist's workshop!
A maritime oil painting workshop with distinguished NW artist, Austin Dwyer. Experience the beauty of sailing in the islands while capturing the images on canvas.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from an experienced and renown artist. The Zodiac herself makes for a unique and inspiring muse. Her cap-rails gleam with fresh varnish and her masts and rigging are excellent subject matter for marine painters.
This three-day workshop is designed to let passengers experience the thrill of sailing an historic tall ship through the beautiful San Juan islands and will allow for time to relax and paint at anchor as well as share portfolios and stories with other like minded artists.
In addition, there will be time for raising sail, a little sailing, and some great overnights spent at secluded anchorages, and some great food. If you aren't an artist, and just want to come along for some Fall sailing - welcome aboard!
Austin Dwyer is an author, musician and painter. He is a life member and past president of The Puget Sound Group of N.W. Painters. He is also a signature member and board member of the American Society of Marine Artists.
Born in County Tipperary, Ireland, he served as a cadet in the British Merchant Marine. His travels finally brought him to America where he studied commercial art and illustration at the Burnley School of Professional Art. He taught there for fourteen years.
His paintings frequently advertise the merits of Foss Tug and Olympic Tug companies for their calendars. Awards include the Frye Museum, West Coast Paper Show, and the Puget Sound Country Exhibit. He was awarded the West Coast Purchase Award twice. He received an honorable mention in the Expressions West exhibit in 2004 and the Directors Award in the Coos Art 11th Maritime Exhibit.
In 2005 he won the award of excellence in the Mystic Seaport International Exhibit. The San Diego Maritime Museum awarded Austin, First, Second and Honorable mention in their Maritime Exhibit in 2006. He is listed in the Maritime Masters of America at the Mystic Seaport Maritime Gallery. He resides in Mukilteo with his wife Meg. Visit Austin's website at www.austindwyer.com
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