Historic Ship Preservation

My Last Look at the SS United States

Here's the latest news about the SS United States, as well as recent personal photos and paintings inspired by the ship.

Now through September 12, 2024, I am pledging 10% of proceeds from purchases of my SS United States-related art towards its conservation.

After months of work, the nameplate was finally re-installed in time for the Gazela to sail to Harborfest in Norfolk, VA.

Known as America’s Flagship, the United States was designed by architect William Francis Gibbs to be a luxury liner, and troop carrier.

As the Artist In Residence, I've been asked to repaint the ship's nameplates. These are hand-carved, painted wooden boards that introduce...

I started volunteering aboard the Barkentine Gazela in March of 2022 after a year of making paintings of her port side

I've been volunteering to help restore (and document) the Gazela, one of my favorite subjects to paint. See behind the scenes!

This is an audio description of the tallship Gazela, as well as an explanation of the paintings Brooke Lanier has made inspired by it.