Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta :
Back in the 60s, classic yachts in English Harbour had begun chartering and the captains and crews challenged each other to a race down to Guadeloupe at the end of the charter season. From this informal race, Antigua Sailing Week was formed in 1967, and in those days all of the yachts were classic. The Regatta has evolved into what it is today with the help of a faithful and long-standing Committee, and some friends who have brought notoriety to the event. In 1991, Elizabeth Meyer brought her newly refitted Endeavour and Baron Edmond Rothschild brought his 6-meter Spirit of St Kitts. CSR became the first sponsor and inaugurated the Concours d’Elégance, which then gained worldwide publicity thanks to subsequent sponsor Boat International Magazine.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez plays host to some of the most beautiful yachts from the era of elegance and modern-day classic sailing vessels. First run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathers together modern sailboats alongside traditional yachts during the first week of October. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over Europe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez. .

In 1815 the now Royal Yacht Squadron was founded, where members agreed to meet in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The RYS started to lay down rules to make the sport fairer and safer, starting with the ‘Port Starboard Rule’ to avoid collisions. In 1851 the two most prominent yacht clubs globally, the New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron, challenged each other to a race around the Isle of Wight. RYS Commodore Lord Paget donated a solid silver cup costing £100. NYYC sailed over in a yacht called America and won! The cup (known as The Auld Mug) and regatta have been known as America’s Cup ever since, after the winning boat and not the country as thought by some. The Solent and Cowes have been at the center of virtually every stage of yachting history.
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I seem to be fascinated with rowboats of every kind. These small launches are the working class hero's who bring sailors out to the far more flashy classic yachts for a day of enjoyment on the water.

The first Bucket Regatta was organized in Nantucket, Massachusetts in August of 1986. At a birthday celebration organized by Nelson Doubleday, several yacht owners participated in a spirited discussion about optimal yacht design and individual sailing prowess. The following day, with only a night of preparation, seven sailing superyachts raced on a hastily prepared 15-mile course on Nantucket Sound. The stated prize of this impromptu competition was simply to attain undisputed superyacht sailing bragging rights for the year. However, they soon learned that the pleasure and enjoyment of a camaraderie formed at sea between like-minded individuals was the greatest prize of all. As a result, a nearby spare bucket was deemed sufficient to commemorate the racing accomplishment, and the Bucket Regatta was born. For over 30 years since 1986, the world’s premier superyacht sailing vessels, owners, crew, and guests have reunited with the same intention. Between 1986 and 2001, the Nantucket Bucket flourished. The summer event then shifted to Newport, Rhode Island, where the event was well hosted at the Newport Shipyard from 2002 to 2014. In 1995, the beautiful French island of St Barth’s hosted its first Bucket Regatta, and it has done so in March every year since then. Although the size of the yachts and the competing fleet has grown significantly, the spirit of the event has remained unchanged.

History of Elena
It was a glorious vindication for Morton Plant who, in 1910, had commissioned Elena with that wonderful design brief: build me a schooner that can win! Nat Herreshoff rose to the challenge by improving on his design for Westward. She was built just the year before. Westward was already a winner, but Herreshoff was convinced he could improve the design yet further. Above the waterline, Westward and Elena were identical. Below, however, Elena was given a slightly fuller keel, lowering her center of ballast and improving her windward ability. Elena was launched the following season and fresh out of the shed and won most of her early races against the cream of the American schooner fleet.
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez plays host to some of the most beautiful yachts from the era of elegance and modern-day classic sailing vessels. First run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathers together modern sailboats alongside traditional yachts during the first week of October. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over Europe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez plays host to some of the most beautiful yachts from both the era of elegance and the modern-day. First run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathers together modern sailboats alongside traditional yachts during the first week of October. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over Europe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez.
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Bourne Farm, an authentic 1775 farmhouse, is listed on the National Historic Register. This beautiful property was once privately owned and a working farm. The morning light washes over the pond located to the left of the property and lights up the many trees and stone walls. The flower gardens are meticulously maintained and the farmhouse has been completely restored to its original beauty by the Falmouth Historical Society. Bourne Farm is the chosen site of many local couples where they celebrate their marriages and the start of their married lives on beautiful Cape Cod.

Pollera is the traditional costume and folk dance of Panama. The Pollera is worn by women during festivals and the yearly competition at the Teatro National in Panama City. I lived in Panama for a number of years. While I was there the focus of my paintings became centered on the national traditional Panamanian dance called Pollera. I was commissioned by the Panama Canal Authority to create 15 paintings of their national dance form for their corporate offices in Panama City. It took me nearly five years to complete these paintings as they are highly detailed, and every aspect needs to be exact as there is a specific meaning to every detail of Pollera costuming. The headpiece decorations include tortoiseshell combs known as Peinetas and seed pearl with 18-carat gold hair decorations which are called Tembleque’s. There are 18 solid gold chains with each carrying a specific medallion around the dancer’s neck. I spent another year traveling to jewelers who only create this traditional jewelry. Another number of months was spent with women in the village of Ocú located on the Azuero Peninsula, very close to my home when I lived in Panama. For generations, the village women have created the most exquisite embroidery in the country.
Collection: Umberto Alemán CEO Panama Canal Athority

During the month of June, on our beautiful peninsula of Cape Cod, you’ll see snow fences that have previously been used to guard our fragile dunes against winter storms that are now framing our beloved Rosa Rugosa, also known as beach roses. There are two areas in the town of Falmouth that are particularly well known for these showy fuchsia blossoms. Surf Drive, which borders Nantucket sound, and Woodneck Beach that borders Buzzards Bay are two of the best spots to view the annual appearance of our treasured beach roses. These roses signal the real start of summer on “The Cape.”

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The Connecticut ballet was kind enough to allow me access to their dancers during practice and rehearsals. These are incredibly talented young men and women who adore dancing and everything about it. They are committed to the beauty, discomfort, and everything else that goes along with being a professional ballet dancer. They work incredibly hard to perfect their craft and many of these dancers have gone on to dance with famous international ballets. Their love of dance and insistence on perfection was the inspiration for this painting.

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It was a glorious vindication for Morton Plant who, in 1910, had commissioned Elena with that wonderful design brief: build me a schooner that can win! Nat Herreshoff rose to the challenge by improving on his design for Westward. She was built just the year before. Westward was already a winner but Herreshoff was convinced he could improve the design even further. Above the waterline, Westward and Elena were identical. Below, however, Elena was given a slightly fuller keel, lowering her center of ballast and improving her windward ability. Elena was launched the following season and, fresh out of the shed won most of her early races against the cream of the American schooner fleet, including the Westward. Seventeen years later came that crowning glory: victory across the Atlantic. A story of ambition and success from the early decades of the 20th century, the tale finds its echo in the early years of the 21st century.

The Outer-Cape is a bit more secluded than what we call the Mid-Cape and the Upper-Cape. The Outer-Cape features the Cape Cod National Seashore, a wonderful place for visitors and locals alike to roam miles and miles of beautiful beaches. At the tip of our peninsula, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Provincetown. I lived in Provincetown in my younger years for ten summers, spending the winters studying at the Art Students League in NYC. Loaded with fabulous art galleries and the famed Provincetown Art Association and Museum, established in 1914, Provincetown offers visitors a plethora of fine dining, fine art, and magnificent vistas of the Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

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O’Malley-Keyes is a contemporary realist and is regarded for her highly detailed paintings of classic yacht regattas and the many beautiful vistas surrounding her home on Cape Cod. While I was speaking with the artist, I asked her what the inspiration was for this unusual painting that combines abstract with contemporary realism. Her response was “every once in a while, I like to try something completely new and difficult, at least difficult for me. I have enormous respect for those artists who create successful abstract paintings, it is much harder to create a successful abstract painting than you would expect! I have never painted abstracts previously, so this painting is really all about color and texture. It is for me, as an artist who generally paints in the genre of contemporary realism, a true “Flight of Fancy”.

During this time in history as in Thoreau’s description of his deep feelings of intimacy with Cape Cod, there is still nothing more peaceful than the great Outer Beach described by him in the 1800s. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species that are protected within the National Seashore. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life. As it has for generations, the Outer Beach captures a feeling of enchantment and the profound peace that is so necessary to the creative soul of a painter.

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On the beach in Naples Florida you often see these beautiful birds sporting their snowy white plumage and stunning red beaks. They spend their days fishing and frolicking in the surf.

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Whether your interior design is formal or cottage style, this large painting of colorful birds against a dramatic sky is a perfect fit for any interior.

Although most of my paintings feature classic yacht regattas, figurative paintings, and Cape Cod vistas, I occasionally love to paint something that is a bit of a “flight of fancy” as you see in this painting titled “High Society”. In the online catalog, you’ll notice that this painting is set into a 23-karat gold, hand-carved museum quality frame.

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As I sat at the edge of the sea, contemplating the waves, I thought "How fortunate I am to live here" on the shores of the magnificent sea.

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Woods Hole Golf Club is a true Cape Cod classic. From its stunning new clubhouse and pro shop to the perfectly manicured greens, this private golf club is a hidden gem on the back road to Woods Hole. The 17th hole is their signature hole, as well it should be. Overlooking Buzzards Bay and "The Knob" at the entrance to Quissett Harbor, it is a stunning view on any day but especially as shown in this painting of a perfect sunny Cape Cod afternoon.

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After spending a glorious day frolicking in the waves, is there anything more peaceful than taking in the quiet beauty of the setting sun at Old Silver Beach? As the sun descends below the horizon, creating spectacular shades of red and orange across the sky, locals and visitors alike rejoice at yet another fabulous show of light on Cape Cod.

Long before the yacht club was founded in 1912, fishing and pleasure boats used the quiet shores and deep protected waters of Quissett Harbor located just north of Woods Hole on Buzzards Bay. Herreshoff 12½s have been racing in Quissett Harbor continuously since the boat was designed and built in 1914-15 by Nathanael Herreshoff. These classic wooden boats are now combined with their newer replica, the fiberglass Doughdish, into the H Class. With wooden spars and colorful spinnakers, the large fleets racing three or four days a week during the summer are a beautiful sight. The larger 28 foot Herreshoff S boat, originally raced in Quissett waters from 1928 to the 1940s, has been reintroduced and a small fleet can be seen racing on Saturdays. The Club is committed to its family-centered tradition, blending a friendly social environment with a variety of racing and teaching programs and social events in which member families participate with pride and enthusiasm. For more information about this heritage sailing club, https://quissettyachtclub.org/

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As much as I love the ocean, sailing, and the northeast coast, I'm also drawn to figurative painting, more precisely dance. The two young dancers that you see in this painting are best friends and have been dancing together since they were toddlers. They are both working hard towards a career with national ballet companies in the future. The inspiration and idea for the composition of this painting was apparent while I was visiting this particular ballet company and saw these two young dancers, one with her hand on the other's shoulder and quietly talking together.

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Several years ago, I planted three Peony bushes for somebody that I deeply cared about at the time. The relationship with the person hasn’t lasted but the Peonies have. Every spring I look forward to their magnificent blooms in varying shades of fuchsia that are a signal of the coming summer season. They are short-lived but lovely while they last, a synonym of sorts that applies to both peonies and many times, the people in your life.

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On the way to The Chartroom Restaurant, just before the turn on County Road in Cataumet, there is a beautiful and historic horse farm on the right-hand side. During the day time, you'll see a number of horses grazing peacefully and enjoying their pristine surroundings. The horse depicted in this composition is my favorite of the herd and has been featured in a number of my paintings.

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez plays host to some of the most beautiful yachts from both the era of elegance and the modern-day. First run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathers together modern sailboats alongside traditional yachts during the first week of October. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over Europe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez. Tuiga, a well known classic yacht, began her long life in 1909 when she slipped into the cold Scottish waters at the boatbuilder William Fife’s yard. She had been commissioned by the Duc de Medinacelli, a close friend of the King of Spain, Alphonse XIII. William Fife designed Tuiga as a twin to the Fife-built Hispania so that the two 15-meter JI vessels were equally matched for racing purposes.

When visitors think of flowers that represent Cape Cod, Hydrangeas and Beach Roses come immediately to mind. But, one of my favorites are the lovely water lilies found in many of our local ponds. It is a sure sign of summer when you stroll through Heritage Gardens and find these beautiful aquatic flowers in bloom.

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As you drive down the back road to Woods Hole, on the right-hand side of the street, you’ll see the entrance to The National Academy of Sciences. This idyllic setting includes magnificent views of Quissett Harbor. Originally a private summer home, the land was purchased in 1884 by James Marshall, a stockbroker who lived in New York City. Now, this stunning example of 19th Century architectural design is used as a location for meetings that include some of the most brilliant scientific minds on the planet!
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Quissett Harbor is one of my favorite places to go in the early morning while most locals and visitors are still tucked in their beds. Early in the morning you'll find a robust crew of sailors getting their gear ready for a day of sailing and hanging out on the dock at Quissett Harbor Landing. If you want to know where the fish are biting, who has just purchased a new sailboat, and the tiniest bits of local gossip, I highly recommend that you arrive at the landing around 6 AM. Bring coffee and doughnuts and a great sense of humor as you'll need them when you're chatting with the local Cape Codders that you will find there.

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Teatro La Fenice is an opera house in Venice, Italy. It is one of "the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre" and in the history of opera as a whole. Especially in the 19th century, La Fenice became the site of many famous operatic premieres at which the works of several of the four major bel canto era composers – Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi – were performed. Its name reflects its role in permitting an opera company to "rise from the ashes" despite losing the use of three theatres to fire, the first in 1774 after the city's leading house was destroyed and rebuilt but not opened until 1792; the second fire came in 1836, but rebuilding was completed within a year. However, the third fire was the result of arson. It destroyed the house in 1996 leaving only the exterior walls, but it was rebuilt and re-opened in November 2004.
It is extremely rare that one is able to gain entry to the wardrobe rooms of any opera company but in particular. Teatro La Fenice and the opera companies who perform there guard its wardrobe closely as a way to maintain a bit of surprise for the attending audiences. My good luck of access came from a dear friend of mine who is an enormous opera fan and a notable individual as he is the son of Otto Preminger and Gypsy Rose Lee. Otto and I became very close in the late 1960s while I was living in New York City and introduced me to his son Eric who has been a dear friend of mine ever since.

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Woodneck Beach in West Falmouth on Cape Cod is a hidden jewel box filled with beach roses during the summer. The morning sun illuminates the bright fuchsias and pinks as the sun dances on the pristine ripples of the sea. It is a pure invitation to paint!
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A painting of one of my gardens that is filled with hydrangeas. This year I was thrilled to see many hummingbirds who stopped by to feast on these lovely blue mopheads. Hydrangeas are a favorite plant on Cape Cod that blooms throughout the summer. Those of us who are fortunate enough to live on Cape Cod year-round, wait in excited anticipation for the gorgeous blooms to appear in our hydrangea gardens. We all know that it is truly summer when these multicolored sentinels of the season gift us with their lush green leaves and blooms of purple, blue, and pink.

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The wind blowing off of Nantucket Sound, the smell of salt air, and a sunny day is the perfect combination to satisfy all of the senses of every sailor fortunate enough to find themselves out on the great blue that surrounds Cape Cod.
Collection of: M. Richard and Mme. Beth Adduci

La Larga is organized by the Royal Yacht Club of Palma (RCNP), by a delegation of the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation (RFEV), and the institutional sponsorship of the Govern de les Illes Balears and the Ajuntament de Palma , with the collaboration of the Balearic Sailing Federation, Club Náutic S'Arenal, This race includes some of the most magnificent classic sailing yachts to be found around the world!

There is nothing in my memory that is quite as elegant as a classic sailing yacht. I was out on the water with some friends when I saw this elegant beauty sailing into sight and she begged to be painted!

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez plays host to some of the most beautiful yachts from both the era of elegance and the modern-day. First, run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathers together modern sailboats alongside traditional yachts during the first week of October. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over Europe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez. Tuiga, a well-known classic yacht, began her long life in 1909 when she slipped into the cold Scottish waters at the boatbuilder William Fife’s yard. She had been commissioned by the Duc de Medinacelli, a close friend of the King of Spain, Alphonse XIII. William Fife designed Tuiga as a twin to the Fife-built Hispania so that the two 15-meter JI vessels were equally matched for racing purposes.

A peaceful afternoon on Cape Cod may be found in the dunes of Truro. In June, the exquisite landscape is enhanced by the new blooms of beach roses and the scent of salt air. Truro is home to many noted artists and famous authors who find this environment the perfect inspiration for their next painting or best-seller. A trip to the Outer Cape isn't complete without a visit to these picturesque dunes that border the Atlantic Ocean.

Woodneck Beach, in the Sippewisset area, is a sandy bay-side beach backed by grass-covered dunes and thousands of Rosa Rugosa. At high tide, the beach is very narrow, but sandbars and shallow tidal pools make this a lovely safe place for children when the tide is out. Woodneck Beach in West Falmouth on beautiful Cape Cod is a sight to behold. June brings an abundance of fragrant blossoms of beach roses (rosa rugosa) and welcomes back locals and visitors to this peaceful little beach. There is a marsh behind the beach where you will see many of the local birds. I was inspired to paint this wonderful view by the wind blowing off of Buzzards Bay, throwing a blanket of scent of our beloved beach roses.

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After a perfect day spent on one of Cape Cod's beautiful beaches, it's time to relax and unwind on your patio with the one you love. It’s cocktail time on Cape Cod!

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Woodneck Beach, in the Sippewisset area, is a sandy bay-side beach backed by grass-covered dunes and thousands of Rosa Rugosa. At high tide the beach is very narrow, but sandbars and shallow tidal pools make this a lovely safe place for children when the tide is out. Woodneck Beach in West Falmouth on beautiful Cape Cod is a sight to behold. June brings an abundance of fragrant blossoms of beach roses (rosa rugosa) and welcomes back locals and visitors to this peaceful little beach . There is a marsh behind the beach where you will see many of the local birds. I was inspired to paint this wonderful view by the wind blowing off of Buzzards Bay, throwing a blanket of scent of our beloved beach roses.
Collection: Mme. Janice Bertozzi

Classic yachts sailing on an azure sea is the visual highlight and sailor's delight of the Mediterranean sailing season between Cannes and St. Tropez.
Collection of: Mme: Diane Borselli

Swans are natures true romantics. They only have one partner for their whole life and if their partner dies, they could pass away from a broken heart
Collection: James and Patricia Fink

Classic wooden yachts bunk side by side with newer vessels of equal beauty. But the real jewels in the crown of this local treasure are the perfectly balanced Herreshoffs anchored there. Quissett Harbor is one of my favorite places to go in the early morning while both locals and visitors alike are still tucked in their beds. The harbor water at this time of day is like glass with just a faint indication of the tides that roam in and out. The absolute peace of this setting is a creative balm that I regularly use to start my day on just the right note.
Collection of: M. Hank and Mme. Patricia Lewis

There is nothing more fun when you visit Cape Cod than a day trip to Provincetown. The village is known for its diverse population and beautiful views. Bring your bicycle and take a ride on the bike path through the dunes; it's a delightful way to spend an afternoon. Five-star restaurants and unique shops abound. In the late 19th century Portuguese fishermen started to settle in the village along with a sizable community of artists who still live and paint there. I know that you will enjoy the many art galleries that feature all genres of art.

Sailing regattas are a New England summertime tradition. From July to early September, thrilling sailboat races take place from Nantucket to Newport every weekend. No other region quite compares to New England’s yachting community. And of all sailboat races, classic regattas – featuring vintage, wooden and Spirit of Tradition sailboats – are some of the most exciting to watch.

Classic wooden yachts bunk side by side with newer vessels of equal beauty. But the real jewels in the crown of this local treasure are the perfectly balanced Herreshoffs anchored there. Quissett Harbor is one of my favorite places to go in the early morning while both locals and visitors alike are still tucked in their beds. The harbor water at this time of day is like glass with just a faint indication of the tides that roam in and out. The absolute peace of this setting is a creative balm that I regularly use to start my day on just the right note.

Back in the 60's, classic yachts in English Harbor had begun chartering, and the captains and crews challenged each other to a race down to Guadeloupe at the end of the charter season. From this informal race, Antigua Sailing Week was formed in 1967 and in those days all of the yachts were classic. However, over the next 24 years, the classic yachts were slowly outnumbered by the faster, sleeker modern racing yachts. A small number of classics still racing in 1987 found themselves grouped with cruising Class 3 which was less than ideal for these hard-to-maneuver full-keeled vessels. And so it came about that captains Uli Pruesse and Kenny Coombs hosted a meeting with other classic skippers onboard the magnificent schooner Aschanti of Saba and, several rums later, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was born.
Collection: D. Borselli

Bordering the back road that goes by Nobska Lighthouse and into Woods Hole, you'll find a wonderful bike path with stunning views of the sea and wooded areas. A little past the turn on Surf Drive, on the left-hand side and right in front of the bike path, there is a pond. At different times of the year it is teaming with flocks of birds. I waited for days to capture this swan, part of a couple that has visited for years at the same location. On the last day, late in the afternoon that's famous for its golden light, he spread his wings and voilà! The perfect image.
Collection: Hank and Patricia Lewis

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez plays host to some of the most beautiful yachts from both the era of elegance and modern-day sailing yachts bound to be classics of their time. First run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathers together modern sailboats alongside traditional yachts during the first week of October. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over Europe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez.

Always surrounded by the sea, with a family heritage of sailing, writing, acting and painting, the O'Malley-Keyes clan of eight children were expected to choose a creative endeavor. Their father, Nial O'Malley-Keyes, was a published author and world traveler. A man who brought a feeling of zest for life to an art form, he demanded that each one of his eight children choose their creative expression. It could be acting, writing, painting, sculpting, weaving, or whatever creative endeavor that interested them; Ms. O'Malley-Keyes embraced painting. Starting in the late '60s, the artist lived in Provincetown during the summer. She spent winters in New York City, studying at the Art Students League. During her time in Provincetown, she studied with Henry Hensche, honing her skills and studying color theory. Although Ms. O'Malley Keyes is known for her highly detailed oil paintings, it is her understanding of color theory that she credits to her study with Henry Hensche. She opened her first art gallery in Provincetown in 1970 at the age of 22. The artist states that she owes the success that she has had in her artistic career to her studies with noted masters here in the United States, Europe and Shanghai. Julia has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and Central America seeking out painting masters to study with and expand her knowledge of fine art. She travels yearly to study with noted Marine and Figurative painters to further hone her skills and to find continued inspiration in painting the historic yachts, local vistas, commissioned portraits and paintings that are at the center of her artistic career. "My choice of painting in the genre of contemporary realism, using an old master's technique of transparent layers of color, reflects my desire to simplify what an individual is looking at and through my work, feel that they are in the moment and a part of the painting." It is color, her intense emotional connection to the sea and her fascination with elegant sailing yachts coupled with her deep desire to "know" the people behind her highly detailed portraits that inspire her. "I want the viewer to feel the rush of water, the smell of salt air, and the joy of being on the ocean. I have chosen to paint some of the world’s most magnificent sailing yachts, as a type of historical record. Versatility and vitality encapsulate the spectrum of her subjects from elegant classic yachts to charming coastal vistas, harbors, family portraits, the beauty of Cape Cod and international destinations. As you look at Julia's paintings, the viewer can immediately see her dedication to detail, masterful use of color and composition to create a unique work of art.