Point Judith Seascape Study
18″ x 24″, Oil on Canvas, 2011
by Charles C. Clear III
Point Judith is a seaside village on the south coast of Narragansett, Rhode Island. It is best known for its iconic Lighthouse, its beaches, its rocky shoreline, and yes, its clam cakes. My grandparents had a house nearby on Little Comfort Island, so I spent many summers exploring every nook and cranny of that part of South County.
I found my inspiration for this painting in the breakwater of the Camp Cronin Fishing Area, which is right next to the Fisherman’s Memorial.
I’m fascinated by the “Irresistible Force Paradox”, where an unstoppable force – the sea – meets an immovable object – the rocks. Both are indestructible, and yet both are changed every time they meet. In addition to that, I’m drawn to the beauty that I see in commonplace objects, and I want to celebrate it. While most people wouldn’t give these Ocean Rocks a second look, I see a rich tapestry of colors, and textures, shapes, and forms in every one.
These beautiful sun-drenched rocks, sprinkled with fiery reds and yellows, glow bright and hot as though they could burst into flames. The water rushes in to cool things down, and leaves speckles of white diamonds glistening in the early summer sun. The green moss holds fast to each rocks crags and crevices, forming fields of yellow and islands of blue. Soaked in salt spray, the rocks stand their ground against the rushing tide, as wave after wave explodes with a thunderous roar into a cloud of white mist. The relentless sea, with its deep purple and cobalt crests, looks like a silky tornado as it envelops the rocky shore.
This original painting of Point Judith Seascape Study is available, as are Fine Art Prints and Poster Art Reproductions. Contact me for more information, and to discuss your specific needs.
Charles C. Clear III
cc@oceanstateart.com