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ENGLAND, CAPE COD Rhode Island, Connecticut, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts and Maine The wind was fierce and cold as the ferry left for Block Island, R I. Once there I traveled around the island, up and down hills on winding ribbon roads. I discovered the landscape to be dotted with salt water ponds, lighthouses, horses, cows and gray shingled homes. Sand fences, dunes, rolling grass covered hills and farm buildings were plentiful. High cliffs, ribbed with shadow shapes separated each rocky section. Huge breakers at the base of the cliffs pushed towards shore. Skies quickly changed from sunny blue to black with gale force winds. The Southeast Light has been relocated to the middle of a grassy field away from the eroding cliffs. The walk to the North Light was long and arduous because of rocks and deep sand. Dramatic light conditions, whether overcast with storms threatening or brilliant sun posed unique challenges to paint. The lonesome sound of a buoy signal warned of fog near Madison, Connecticut. Protective jetties divided up the beach into sections to minimize erosion. Located on Peuquot Avenue the New London Light is framed by towering trees and a winding drive. The Watch Hill, Rhode Island Light is nestled on a point of land visible from public beaches and a narrow walkway joined to the mainland. Spectacular fall foliage was found in mid-October near the Bee & Thistle Inn, Old Lyme and the Sunrise Pond, Essex. Chatham, Massachusetts, a bustling small town with a commercial fishing port is filled with historic structures and gray shingled homes. Old fishing dingys dot the landscape. Beginning at the Chatham Light I followed the route towards Provincetown painting the Nauset Beach and Cape Cod Lights. As the ferry leaves Woods Hole and nears Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard small craft bob in the harbor. The south end of the island offers mineral rich cliffs, lush crimson colored vegetation and the ocean high on the horizon. A small strip of land leads to the East Chop Light. West Chop Light is found down a winding road. Menemsha of Chilmark is dotted with colorful fishing boats. The red brick Aquinnah Light (Gay Head) is nestled in the lush vegetation near the edge of a cliff. Click on any of the paintings to view a larger representation of the work. Actual size before matting: S=11" x 15", M = 15" x 22"Please click on the Product Catalog to purchase your painting!
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