Need help with the ultimate SeaCraft shirt!
 

The artist...

My sister in Maine.

http://sarahgreenier.com

I called Sarah today and asked if she might do a line art drawing for us.
She said sure. She said I would need the perfect setting and angle to send her.
I agreed.

I was starting to smile when Sarah said she would rather do a painting because that
is so much more fun.

I was floored. This was completely unexpected. I know exactly what she loves.

I called my friend Dan who did the ODYC shirts and he is in. Sublimation dye printing
from a digital file. The dye becomes part of the fiber and you can use large files
and format.

Sarah loves painting plein air or outside and in the moment at the magic hours.
She frames her work with wonderful waterfront back rounds. I thought I had some
older gathering pics that might work, but my vision is something new.

Take some time to look at her site and feel free to add to the conversation.

Here is my vision.

Jupiter inlet.
Sunrise.
ENE facing the lighthouse inside the cut.
Just after high tide.
A 20 sf at anchor.
A 23 sf at anchor and as many other models flooding the background as we can
manage.

I made a mistake with the ODYC shirts. I fell in love with a certain shirt blank and
ignored the size availability of a discontinued product. I have many xxl and xxxl
shirts left. If any of you would like one, just pay shipping.

Sarah loves light houses and Jupiter is just unique.

Cheers,
GFS

Very cool!If you're looking for donor pics........

Thanks, but I really need to stage it so Sarah will enjoy the process.

Check the angles of the boats on her website.

She also loves light houses.

Seems I got a bit ambitious with Sarah's time.

We had some great laughs.

There is a great 23 locally and I may slide my 20 behind her.

Simple and all about the light, shadow, and reflection from the water.

Sarah’s Paintings
 

Hey Sandy
I looked at Sarah’a paintings on my iphone which I am sure did not do them justice.
Beautiful work!
Terry

Thanks Terry, she is very talented. Did you get a chance to look at her watercolors?

I put the sheep on a shirt. Caption.

What are the boots for?

Sarah’s Watercolors
 

GFS
I usually am not particularly fond of watercolors. But really like hers, especially on the water.

I know nothing about paintings but hers look great....keep up the great work GFS maybe some day we can get her to do one for us..everyone pitch in a few bucks would be an incentive...

strick

Thanks Doc.

Papa was an artist and an architect and Mom got a scholarship to The Art Students League
in NY for portraiture so I grew up with this and we went to museums and talked a lot
about art around the house growing up.

Sarah studied at Pratt and I can't write legibly...

I took photography in 7th grade and developed color and black and white film so I understand framing shots and the rule of thirds.

Bones has been quite patient with me as I bounce ideas around the house here.

Sarah loves blues and greens as do I so we have been talking a lot about our thoughts
and vision. In a sad way, this Wuhan Wutang has been a backhanded way of slowing me down and focusing on the details and execution.

The pale aqua water of south Fl. is where this will be captured. I have been talking
with Skipper T and Bowrider and there is an historical connection with Boca Chita
lighthouse, the family, and friends.

It may be a few months before I can put this all together, but that may be a blessing.

I just want to fish now as this is our magic season, but the powers that be are blind.

Cheers,
GFS

Her waters are mesmerizing to me personally. The depth and luminescence she is able to capture is mind blowing. Very few artists master waters. I think Sarah has a deep influence and respect for Wyeth. He may be the standard with which others are measured, but I will
put that sheep painting up against any.

I am afraid to ask about the process.

Papa did some waters. They were not even close to his abilities with oil. Few are.

Every artist has a path and energy. I try not to disturb the journey.

I don't know how many layers it takes to achieve that brilliance, but I have the utmost
respect for those who can cover their mistakes invisibly in water.

All artists make mistakes. She is truly gifted.

She’s truly talented. Looks like it runs in the family.

Too bad we can’t use Hawaii (where I live) and a 25’ seafari...just saying.

Looking forward to how this turns out gfs.

I have a sneaky feeling this will be the first shirt. You can't wear the same SeaCraft shirt
all the time right?

We had a local artist in the shop a few years ago. Ron Parvu. We started talking and I showed him Sarah`s work. He went out to his car and showed me some of his work.

He is very talented as well. We talked for a while and I asked him how old he was
when he knew he was an artist. He said 4. I got up off the floor. I then asked Sarah
the same question. She said 6 or 7.

I would love to go to Hawaii. Flights are realllllly cheap now.

Sarah, others, and I have been sharing thoughts and ideas. Maybe Boca Chita
lighthouse in the background with that pale emerald water at sunrise. The Moeslys
spent a lot of time there with friends so there is a natural connection to the early
days.

Love this, GFS. I need more seacraft gear. My daughter is the same way. I can build and wood work but that stuff is amazing.

I’m on Hawaii island. Kailua-Kona has some epic deep sea fishing. I live on the opposite (windward) side but still catch some good size stuff here. We call it normal with 5-6’ surf here daily.

Wait for this pandemic to end. Hawaii governor has mandated 14 day quarantine for all non-islanders traveling into the state. Restaurants are carry-out only. Flights are cheap. Hotels are mostly shut down (Pools, game rooms, etc) as is dining and beaches.

If you want I’ll pm you when life improves here. So far it seems much better here than most of mainland but still bizarre.

You or anybody needs a local contact give me a ring.

I'm trying to self quarantine some Cobia, but the sandbar crowd has ruined that
for us presently. I had an in at a private ramp, but they have closed traffic to
guests.

If I ever went to Hawaii, I am afraid I would cancel my return flight.

My godmother had a house on Maui when I was a young lad. The pictures were
so pretty.

My mind wants to go shoot pics with a friends Cannon Eos, but we are
going nowhere slowly.

Sandy, Your sis does some really nice work. I love the colors. Put me down for an XL if you have any. What do I send and where, I don't think I still have your address.

Cheers, Ryan

It may be a while before I can even get pics to Sarah for the painting and then
the printing. All of the ramps are closed. This is a great time to plan though.

Thanks Ryan!