August Wall Art: How about the First Amendment? Do you believe we've outsourced our five freedoms to the corporate tech-titans? With our Federal election 90 days off, this topic keeps coming up in my life...as a particularly important one. Why is this? Because it is under attack. I am one in this context who has no plans to participate in the rewriting of it, the degradation of it, the compromise of it, the watering down of it, or the trashing of it. "Just sayin'..."-- my orientation is more in the direction of helping in whatever way I can to steward, protect, guard and cherish the glorious vision of our Founding Fathers, their battles, their struggles, their compromises, their trade-offs, their wrangling, and all the trials thru which they persevered so that we may inherit this country-- in our own efforts to 'build a more perfect union.' This is my choice, my decision. Suggest you may find "Founding Brothers," a good book to take up as summer winds down. 

Sun sets on a hot day in York Harbor, Maine...one of my favorite (among many) summer haunts...a young fisherman is happy casting from his rock, a couple of kids are still in the water in the distance, the sky cools down, peace settles in...my kind of summer evening. 

July heats up. The humidity rises, the moisture in our gardens shrinks. We need rain. But out here on the ocean where the sky meets the vastness of the cool summer ocean....all under the sun, the day-sailer has a ball. No worries, no cares, nothing but the sound of the wind and the sea, with possible exception of some random gulls squawking down food as they soar over the water-- all in all, a memorable experience. This is what I've attempted to capture in this print, made from a small original painting, 7" x 5" acrylic paint on masonite board, from which these prints are offered. "Sailor Off Newport," an antidote to the month's summer heat. 

Pandemic Beach Days-- here we are in a weird and trying year, in a weird and trying summer. I painted the original from which these prints are offered, some years ago. The series honors one of my favorite beaches around this area, Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA. I painted the series well before the pandemic of this year...but it is amusing now to see my two protagonists "social distancing" on the beach. Looks like they may just squeeze in at the 6' mark. 

Tumultuous times, Happy July 4, 2020! Yes, I've "thought about it." Yes, I've "rethought July 4." Yes, I've "reimagined July 4." Please, save your breath. Today is a wonderful day in the life of our Country, wishing you every Happy July 4 celebration!  What document, what sort of summer art can better express the times...than the Declaration of Independence. Here is to all of us who call ourselves, Americans. 

Kayaks on the river...in summer, a great summer wall decor selection, available now at George Delany art. I happened by this site late last season, only to realize the site and image work well as a summer kayak wall art selection, right now. I'll be going by this park later this week, no doubt these kayaks will be out on the river, exactly where they belong! 

The Declaration of Independence, from my Americana Poster Collection: In challenging times, I will be posting graphic expressions of American Ideals, frequently-- offered as wall art, or wall decor, or American Poster Art, or Americana-- for those who have never learned American history, now is the time. For those who may want to "throw it out," perhaps now is the time to revisit our ideals. For those who love our founding ideals and choose to live into them (rather than away from) more fully, perhaps you will appreciate these posts. I have endeavored to capture in contemporary typographic expression the quality of this essential, founding document. You may see others here to consider. 

Paint a lighthouse, you paint an image that holds romantic value for a lot of people in the art market. Here is Goat Island light, off the coast of Southern Maine in the Kennebunkport area. The original painting is acrylic on an old wooden shingle, from which these prints are offered. This image is one of a series of such images I painted in a "Lighthouse Immersion Experience..." some years ago when I completed the entire family seen on this site, and then some. 

Spring...Marches on. Amidst Pandemic, economic meltdown, racial and international tensions, last week we got from a particular family member an on-line tour of a family chicken coop. Am glad to report hens are well, roosters are crowing, and chicks are breaking out of their shells, growing up amidst saw dust, chicken feed and green grass, the spirit of the season comes thru, unmistakable. 

Memorial Day Weekend, in a daunting time, an even more meaningful weekend, just ahead. We've had months now to figure out what matters in life, to reflect, to catch up, to initiate new activities, to acknowledge, to understand...here is the weekend to pay special attention. 

We're beyond itchy. Time to work, to get back to work, to open up in every way...safely, of course, but open up! Data tells us that survival rates are much higher than we thought, originally-- and death rates are much smaller than we originally understood. So let's protect those who need to be protected...and get this local, regional and national economy on the move, again. 

View of Eagle Island Light, Maine, original acrylic on wood shingle, prints available at George Delany Art. One of a series of "shingle-lighthouses" painted by artist. 

A few recent testimonials from my FB page, thanks to enthusiasts for their remarks...

"...the very best and you never know what's next!" 

"...George is a fantastic and creative artist!" 

"...insights to nature and art..." 

We made it...to May, despite all kinds of chaos, mayhem, pandemic, economic meltdown, health chaos, geopolitical shenanigans, you name it, here we are! We can do this. < g > 

Another cold, rainy April day, today. These are the days that make May and June so glorious, are they not? These are times when people, most people are home, or occupied in some fashion decidedly different from the norm, unlike any other, I would say...here in the Days of the Virus.