Wildwood Crest from the Beach, by Stephen D'Amato, watercolor - 12" x 16" -Sept. 2008

 This watercolor was painted from the beach in Wildwood Crest. The morning light is really nice hitting the buildings.

  This is from the boardwalk looking at the pier. Watercolor 9" x 6"

Inspiration: this is Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth 1948. Tempera on gessoed panel, 32 1/4 x 47 3/4"

   This is one of my favorite pieces by Wyeth. The one that made him famous. Beautiful narrative, Christina Olson was crippled as many of us now know. But not knowing that there was something romantic about this. 

   He painted his life. The people, the places and objects that meant something to him in whatever way. When I look at an Andrew Wyeth painting, I feel like I am stepping into his world.

  The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, PA is a great place to see alot of his work. There are also a couple of tours - one of NC Wyeths house and studio and the other is the Kuerner's farm.

 http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

Jersey City Skyline by Stephen D'Amato watercolor 12" x 16" (July 09)

This one is done from the Battery Park area.

Wikiki Hotel in Wildwood Crest

 
















I painted this watercolor on the beach. We have been spending a week down at Wildwood Crest, NJ.
I find the tacky, retro motels at Wildwood Crest fun and interesting.