The Dory – Artists Insights from Craig Mooney

Growing up in Manhatten, one wouldn’t think scenes of boats and the ocean would be what a young aspiring painter chooses as a theme, but for ten-year-old Craig Mooney, that is exactly what he did.

I painted this dory in third grade,” laughs Mooney. “It’s funny that I am still painting it. I am always trying to reimagine or revisit it.”

“As far as themes are concerned, one of the popular ones for me has been revisiting something I used to paint, sometimes almost forty years ago. For example, this little dory washed up on a beach, just a little skiff,” explains Mooney. “When I was a child growing up in an apartment in midtown Manhattan I had very little access to the beach. However, for some reason, this little boat was something I used to paint often.”

If you are interested in any of Craig Mooney’s work, please check us out virtually or, even better, in person. Call or email for more information. 207-967-2803 or info@maine-art.com.

Click here to see the 2022 show virtually.

To read more about Craig’s process and past – Craig Mooney – Artist Insights.

To see Craig’s entire collection – Craig Mooney – Artist Page.