Fine Art Print: Design Waterline
Fine Art Print: Design Waterline
Design Waterline (Originally 16”x20”)
While painting this collection, I tried to keep my personal experience separate from the narrative. However, over time, I realized I could invite you to reflect on your perspective by sharing my own.
Academics at the U.S. Naval Academy make up a significant part of the experience. For the still life c o m m e m o r a t i n g midshipmen life beyond plebe year, I decided to paint the first of two self portraits.
The first is pictured here, slightly less conventional than a typical portrait. My personal bucket cover, Naval Architecture textbooks and drafting tools, and class ring tell this story of a work-in-progress.
The oak sprig not only nods to the material used to build the first frigates in the United States, but also shows growth from the acorn in the previous still life of plebe life.
The "design waterline" of a ship is where it floats when fully loaded. It is a foundational metric that is the point of departure for all other design decisions.
This print is part of the exhibit at the USNA Museum titled, “A Midshipman’s Journey.” The exhibit features a curated selection of paintings that tell the story of the Naval Academy through moments, big and small.
Please note the image has been blurred slightly for the internet display and copyright. Your print will be crisp and beautiful!
About Fine Art Prints
Giclee prints are a form of art reproduction commonly used today for high-quality fine art prints. When taken care of (not placed in direct sunlight or in especially humid environments), they can last up to 200 years.
**** All prints are made to order and will be ready to ship in 3-8 business days***
Paper Prints
Perfect for building a gallery wall! Paper prints need to be framed.
Paper will be the selected size, and there will be a 1/8” white inner border to help with matting if desired. You can frame either to the size of the paper, or have your print matted for more presence.
Canvas Prints
All prints are giclee canvas print with a matte finish on rolled or stretched canvas.
Rolled canvas is great if you love the texture of an original painting. It needs to be framed (with or without glass!)
If you’d like to receive your print ready to hang, stretched canvas is the way to go! Stretched canvas can be framed in a floater style frame, but doesn’t have to be. Edges will be black and can be 3/4” or 1.5” deep (if you aren’t sure what to do, I’d recommend 3/4” if it’s on the smaller end!).
Framing
Frames are not currently being sold in this shop, but rolled canvases can easily be framed by any ready-made or custom made frames. You can frame stretched canvas as well, but you don’t have to.
