Youngstown Yacht Club

New Old Sailboat, Kath Schifano c.2012

Two consecutive Mondays were scheduled for the Niagara Frontier Plein Air Painters at the Youngstown Yacht Club, but Spring is a super busy time for the boat keepers and workers; owners were painting their boat bottoms and sailboats were moved around to enter the water for a new sailing season.

This 1960's wood beauty had recently come into the yard, its sturdy mast was not yet mounted and lay on the ground nearby. The proud new boat owner had attached two American flags to catch the breeze. I was attracted to the various reds on the paint as the morning sun came over the hill and through the trees. This spot was in full sun and the reds appeared more orange with the yellow cast from the afternoon sun light. This beautiful red sailboat will catch a lot of attention in the water, I hope to see it in action soon.

New Old Sailboat, pastel 12.5x9.5 2012