The 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan

The Charles W. Morgan whaling ship, the last of its kind in the world, left Mystic Seaport on Saturday, May 17, for the first time since 1941, to commence the historic 38th voyage. As the news reporter, who was doing a live report right behind me, pointed out, the Morgan was at Mystic before Pearl Harbor happened and before WWII began. I thought to myself "…and before my father was born."

One of the two tug boats at Mystic Seaport that pulled The Morgan

She was toed by a tug boat via Mystic River across Fishers Island Sound and up the Thames River to New London. As the ship disappeared from view at Mystic, we jumped into cars and drove to Avery Point by UConn to watch her pass in the distance from a scenic overlook.

Watching The Morgan from Avery Point

Welcoming crowds in New London's City Pier

Charles W. Morgan docked in New London's City Pier

Charles W. Morgan in New London

New London's train station right across from the pier

The ship docked in New London's City Pier and that's where she will be outfitted for June sea trials.

Worker bending sails on top of the mast

Following Sunday the outfitting began with workers bending sails, i.e. attaching them to masts. It was so amazing to watch and draw them!

Bending Sails on the Morgan

Bending sails on the Morgan

I have yet to see and draw the Morgan in her full glory, with opened sails. Can't wait till June!

Dalvero Academy is working on a new show, scheduled to open in 2015 at the Museum of America and the Sea. Stay tuned for more on that! 

Day 14: "One Watercolor A Day" Challenge: Happy Spring Feeling

Rain, petals and aroma. Spring at the Brooklyn Botanic Japanese Garden.

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I'm doing one watercolor exercise a week, following a delightful book called "One Watercolor A Day", written by my art teacher Veronica Lawlor, with my other art teacher Margaret Hurst, and their co-members of Studio 1482 artist collective. Check out the One Watercolor A Day Facebook group, where participants of the challenge are posting their exercise results on weekly basis.

Drawing Music :: Nels Cline Singers @ LPR

Nels Cline the Rock Star

Great music makes me want to draw the people making it. Here's The Nels Cline Singers with Cyro Baptista on percussion from the recent May 1st show at my favorite New York music venue (Le) Poisson Rouge. What an amazing experience THAT was. Here's a link to Nels Cline Singer's latest album "MACROSCOPE".  It's really beautiful. Nothing compares to hearing music live, of course...the band is currently on US tour, see if they're playing in your city.

The Nels Cline Singers with Cyro Baptista on Percussion

Portrait of Nels Cline

Fast fast fingers

Cyro Baptista and Nels Cline