Mr B in the Thimbles

Water calms in the dimming light.
The pod quietly paddles toward Outer Island,
a molten lava sunset before
and a moon-smooth sky behind.


Reference photos courtesy of Gary R.,
taken during an outing through the Thimble Islands
with ConnYak, Connecticut Sea Kayakers. 

This is an acrylic painting on 18" x 24" paper. 

On Outer Island

The view standing on Outer Island looking towards Horse Island, among the Thimble Islands along the Connecticut coast. 

This is an 18" x 24" study done in acrylic paint on drawing paper.