Coastal Painting of Tugboats by the Docks in Portsmouth

Coastal painting of tugboats along boat docats in Portsmouth

"Tug at your Heartstrings"

SOLD Original

The delightful coastal oil painting was inspired by the docks in Portsmouth, New Hampshire where you can find Moran tugboats. I like to do research on my subject matter, and I especially needed to do that regarding this subject matter. I found out that many tug boat workers have lost their lives when rescuing ships and boats. In my research, I came across a story narrated by Tom Hanks about how the tugboat and other boat operators rescued 300,000-500,000 people off Manhattan Island during 9/11. I was amazed that I had never heard of their heroic efforts.

If you would like to read more about the rescue and to see the short film narrated by Tom Hanks, go to this link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eddie-rosenstein/tom-hanks-narrates-boatlift_b_956529.html

It is truly an unforgettable film that will show how Americans pull together in times of need. It was heartwarming to see the response by the boat operators.

Painting Edges of three New Coastal Paintings

I put my last three oil paintings in an assembly line to paint the sides. I often take over the dining room table to perform this task. The painting in the middle is based on our trip up to Watercolor Beach, FL with Chula, our dog. I think I will call it "I Only Have Eyes for You". John was focused on Chula and not the beautiful woman who rode by on the sunlit sidewalk next to a stream. I knew when I took this photo, that I would capture that moment on a canvas one day. I miss our little Chula. She loved to go on trips with us. I also painted this glistening waterlily painting based on a Florida marsh at sunset. The carnival of colors are delightful and memorizing. I am a big fan of Monet and can see his influence in the way I paint my waterlily paintings. I remember visiting an art museum and admiring one of his waterlily paintings. I asked the curator why the edges still had white canvas showing and remarked that it looked unfinished. She said that Monet

Sunrises and Sunsets: My Next Chapter

Sunrises and sunsets are my favorite subjects to take photographs of and paint. They signify a brand new start and a closing of a chapter. I have started a new chapter in my life! My husband and I have moved back to Texas after leaving over 20 years ago. I enjoyed living in South Carolina for a several years but spent the last 20+ years in Florida. It is great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley by family and were we were both raised. I was also very fortunate to be able to continue my long career in higher education in Texas where I work for a university. As I turn the chapters in my life, I will share my love for paintings, nature and living well on this blog! Living well to me means being a good steward of God's gifts, for the good of others to glorify and praise God. I have enjoyed sharing my paintings over the years and am excited about painting new places in Texas. I have yet to unpack from our move, and will leave my art supplies in boxes until we find our perm

"Lazy Day Stroll" SOLD 24x36 Landscape Nature Oil Painting Gallery Wrapped Canvas 1 3/8" (sides painted black) Copyright held by Artist, Amber Palomares Palm Beach Gardens Artist The sea oats are swaying in the the gentle breeze by the beach in this coastal oil painting. Blooming railroad vines by weathered wood fences greet you as you walk through the majestic dunes. Can you feel the sand between your toes and smell the salty air? Leave your cares behind and take a lazy day stroll by the sea! Please contact me if you have any questions or are searching for an oil painting.

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