Through her decades of experience, she has honed a technique that combines the intricate details of nautical charts with expressive brushwork and bright colors to create a visual narrative of her experiences on the water. These creations amalgamate Denise’s passion for sailing, cartography, and sustainability. The result being sailing-inspired fine art, captured in space and time, on repurposed nautical charts. Take a minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point.

Each painting Denise creates, tells a story commemorating the various locations she and her patrons have sailed. Her artwork reflects not only the geographic beauty of these areas but also the emotional connection and sense of adventure that sailing brings.

The creative process at Sailboat Artwork begins with paper nautical charts. Each telling its own story of the sea. Denise’s deliberate methodology of applying paint to these charts, ensures that each painting is not just a visual feast, but also a celebration of maritime heritage.

Denise's work resonates with fellow sailors and art enthusiasts alike, offering a distinctive way to remember cherished locations and experiences on the water.

Artistic influences include Symbolist Painters; Gustav Moreau, and Kehinde Wiley

Bachelor of Fine Arts from Atlanta College of Art ; Master of Arts from CUNY (City University of New York)

With her keen eye for detail and mastery of technique, Denise produces works of art that capture sailboats in motion, on nautical charts.

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