The Carver T-Shirt

Another image from Mystic Seaport in Connecticut. This craftsman was very focused on his carving, possibly a piece to become a part of one of the sailing vessels in the harbor. The original reference photo showed him in a blue short sleeved shirt. I decided he would look better in a shirt indicative of older times....and warmer in the drafty confines of his small shop.

In 1969, Monte Toon began his career as a watercolorist. He credits the late Charles Sanderson of Wichita, Kansas, with setting him on his life-long path of watercolor painting. Sanderson inspired new approaches and techniques. Later, the works of Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper would influence Toon's work. More than 54 years experience has defined Toon's style in his exclusive use of watercolor. In 1991, a turning point occurred in Toon's work. Travels in Canada, New England and the east coast broadened his range of subject matter. By setting goals and directions of purpose, Monte enhanced and elevated his works to new heights resulting in numerous solo shows of merit. He refers to this change as a re-dedication to...