Available - Limited-Edition of 100 | 11” x 14” Prints
The Lucky Lady belonged to Tommy Sassard, the Harbormaster in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Tommy lived next door to us when I was growing up, and he was one of the kindest, gentlest, hardest-working people I've ever known.
As a kid, I spent countless hours wandering over while he repaired lobster traps, painted buoys, or worked on the boat. I asked endless questions about everything he was doing. Looking back, I probably interrupted him far more than I helped, but he never made me feel like I was in the way. He always took the time to answer my questions, and I learned more from those quiet conversations than I realized at the time.
Tommy kept the Lucky Lady in immaculate condition. She was a heavy, dependable workboat painted a distinctive reddish-violet unlike any other boat in the harbor. Every day until I left for the Merchant Marine Academy, she sat on her mooring just offshore—steady, familiar, and as much a part of home as the tide itself.
This was one of the first paintings I felt I had truly gotten right. I wanted to capture not only the boat, but also the quiet dignity it carried. The gentle reflections in the water, the soft morning light, and the skiff resting alongside all became part of telling Tommy's story.
Today, this painting reminds me that some of the people who shape our lives do so quietly, simply by showing us what kindness, patience, and pride in one's work look like.
Collector Information
Each print is produced as part of a fixed, limited edition of 100 and is individually signed and numbered by the artist. Once an edition is fully collected, it is permanently closed and not reproduced.
Printed on Arches Aquarelle Rag 310 - a 100% cotton archival paper produced by Arches, one of France's historic papermakers with a tradition dating back more than 500 years. The print is created using Canon Lucia archival pigment inks rated for more than 100 years of display life. The surface has a soft, matte texture with a natural warmth that closely reflects the character of the original watercolor.
Each print is prepared in the studio and presented professionally matted in white with a rigid backing, then enclosed in protective, weather-resistant packaging for shipment. Each print is professionally matted to fit a standard 16” x 20” frame.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies every piece, verifying its place within the edition and including a unique identifying number recorded by the artist.
Room images are provided to help visualize how this artwork may look once professionally framed and displayed in a home. Limited edition prints are shipped professionally matted and ready for framing. If you would like to receive your print professionally framed and ready to hang, please contact me before placing your order. I'd be happy to arrange custom framing and shipping. The final cost will depend on your choice of frame and shipping destination.
Available - Limited-Edition of 100 | 11” x 14” Prints
The Lucky Lady belonged to Tommy Sassard, the Harbormaster in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Tommy lived next door to us when I was growing up, and he was one of the kindest, gentlest, hardest-working people I've ever known.
As a kid, I spent countless hours wandering over while he repaired lobster traps, painted buoys, or worked on the boat. I asked endless questions about everything he was doing. Looking back, I probably interrupted him far more than I helped, but he never made me feel like I was in the way. He always took the time to answer my questions, and I learned more from those quiet conversations than I realized at the time.
Tommy kept the Lucky Lady in immaculate condition. She was a heavy, dependable workboat painted a distinctive reddish-violet unlike any other boat in the harbor. Every day until I left for the Merchant Marine Academy, she sat on her mooring just offshore—steady, familiar, and as much a part of home as the tide itself.
This was one of the first paintings I felt I had truly gotten right. I wanted to capture not only the boat, but also the quiet dignity it carried. The gentle reflections in the water, the soft morning light, and the skiff resting alongside all became part of telling Tommy's story.
Today, this painting reminds me that some of the people who shape our lives do so quietly, simply by showing us what kindness, patience, and pride in one's work look like.
Collector Information
Each print is produced as part of a fixed, limited edition of 100 and is individually signed and numbered by the artist. Once an edition is fully collected, it is permanently closed and not reproduced.
Printed on Arches Aquarelle Rag 310 - a 100% cotton archival paper produced by Arches, one of France's historic papermakers with a tradition dating back more than 500 years. The print is created using Canon Lucia archival pigment inks rated for more than 100 years of display life. The surface has a soft, matte texture with a natural warmth that closely reflects the character of the original watercolor.
Each print is prepared in the studio and presented professionally matted in white with a rigid backing, then enclosed in protective, weather-resistant packaging for shipment. Each print is professionally matted to fit a standard 16” x 20” frame.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies every piece, verifying its place within the edition and including a unique identifying number recorded by the artist.
Room images are provided to help visualize how this artwork may look once professionally framed and displayed in a home. Limited edition prints are shipped professionally matted and ready for framing. If you would like to receive your print professionally framed and ready to hang, please contact me before placing your order. I'd be happy to arrange custom framing and shipping. The final cost will depend on your choice of frame and shipping destination.
