Donald Robertson, Illustrator, London

Description

A framed painting of a sailboat with painted text is presented in a frontal medium shot. The artwork features a crude depiction of a sailboat on blue waters, with the handwritten message, 'New York is a pain! I'm going to Maine!' Painted in a naive, folk art style. The dominant colors are light blue, dark blue, brown, and white. The painting is encased in an ornate gold frame, which adds a touch of formality to the otherwise casual artwork. The artwork is displayed against a neutral wall. The painting has a handmade aesthetic, suggestive of art made with traditional methods.