William R. Beebe
WILLIAM R. BEEBE — William R. Beebe was born in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1956. He is a marine artist who has been painting the coast for more than 20 years. He has many wonderful childhood memories of times spent on the Chesapeake Bay sailing, canoeing and crabbing but it was after his first trip to Maine in the mid-1980s that he discovered his love of the New England coastline. It was 1990 when he made the life changing decision to pursue his art full-time and move to Maine, where he and his wife lived on the coast for 12 years. This is where he honed his skills in painting schooners, lobster boats, lighthouses, islands, and coastal villages.
In 2005 William R. Beebe made the commitment to dedicate himself to capturing on canvas the historical wooden schooners of the 19th and 20th centuries. He is passionate about portraying these beautiful schooners in a yacht-like fashion while racing or under full sail. His paintings highlight the ship's sleek lines, their speed and racing ability.
William R. Beebe is a realist who paints exclusively in oil and is meticulous about detail and accuracy. He adapts his style to capture the particular mood and scene he is painting. Bill's paintings have great clarity and detail while still maintaining a soft, painterly feel. His paintings have been described as being "museum quality" as there is a depth and richness to them that demonstrates a high level of expertise and mastery.
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BONNEVAIL SUR ARC NEWoil by William R. Beebe
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