Judd Waugh was the most successful painter of seascapes, of his period, in America, and naturally has been much emulated by other artists. Such scenes in the hands of lesser artists have often degenerated into cliche or kitsch. His work needs to be seen in the context of his time.
"To paint the sea, you must love it, and to love it, you must know the sea."
- Frederick Judd Waugh
The Roaring Forties, 1908 Wild Weather, ca 1930 Golden Dawn, 40 x 50 Light on the Sea, 30 x 40 At The Base Of The Cliff, 1908, 40 x 50 Evening Light, 30 x 40 Seascape, 30 x 40 The Polar Bear, 60 x 72 The Suns Rays, 25 x 30 Seascape Surf Silver Light Seagulls, 16 x 36 At High Tide, 20 x 24 South? The Channel The Buccaneers Unknown title Tropic Seas The Mystery of the Sea 29 x 36 15 x 27 inches, Gouache Ebbing Waters God, he was good!
To paint the sea, you must love it, and to love it, you must know the sea. - Frederick Judd Waugh
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This blog is intended as a reference resource for seascape painters (particularly those working in oils) and for art lovers. It's a mix of nautical/maritime art, seascapes and coastal scenes, both old and new. The blog is of a non-profit, educational nature; however, if you are the owner of an image and would like it removed, please advise in a comment to the post. Add comments by clicking on the word 'comments' under a post.
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A large proportion of the artists are from the US simply because their work seems to be easier to find on the internet, and perhaps the genre is more popular there, but suggestions of famous painters from other countries (and for the blog in general) are welcome.
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