This is a small collection of paintings and prints by Douglas Alvord. They come from our family and from the artist- special treasures that are now on the market, some for the first time. Douglas Alvord is my brother. He is a well-known artist, illustrator, sculptor and author whose works can be found world-wide. He specializes in Marine Art and Nature studies. More artwork will be added as it becomes available, so check back ofter.

PLEASE NOTE- THE COPYRIGHT SYMBOLS ARE NOT ON THE ORIGINALS. ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF DOUGLAS ALVORD AND CANNOT BE REPRODUCED.

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Douglas is writing and illustrating a very special book to commemorate this occasion. It is called "The New Bernians" A Walk Through Three Centuries" The cover is from a painting which recreates an old harbor scene as seen here:

Book Cover Illustration

You can buy a copy through my Paypal account. Write to me for instructions.

JOYCE MARIE by Douglas Alvord	Detail-JOYCE MARIE by Douglas Alvord	Douglas Alvord Wooden Boat Show Poster SIGNED by the Artist
The Maine Lobster Boat Print-hand-painted by the artist	The Maine Schooner-print-hand-painted by the artist>	Detail from The Maine Schooner Poster

Osprey at Harbor Island Maine by Douglas Alvord

Swan

Douglas working on a mural

ABOUT THESE WORKS:

JOYCE MARIE: This painting is of a sardine carrier. These boats were used ca 1940-1980 . It is double-matted. Dimensions: 27" x 35"

Price for this painting is $750.00 plus shipping costs

WOODEN BOAT SHOW POSTER; 1984 Wooden Boat Show event in Newport, R.I. very rare, SIGNED by the artist. This work is framed, as shown. Dimensions: 22" x 32" in frame

Price for poster and frame (glass removed) is $200.00 plus shipping costs

The MAine Schooner and The Maine Lobster Boat Prints:

These two wonderful prints document the history of the two types of boats. They are still being sold for $125.00 by the Maine Maritime Museum, colored, apparently, by the staff. The originals can be found in the Museum.

These prints are colored by the artist and signed. They come beautifully framed. Dimensions are 16" x36". Price is $175.00 EACH or $300.00 for the pair, plus shipping costs. OSPREY AT HARBOR ISLAND MAINE, dimensions are 21" x 30" Dry-brush watercolor Price $1,200.00 plus shipping costs. Possible inclusion of frame, extra. This is part of a series of paintings that will eventually result in a book about the Island.

Douglas has written and illustrated numerous books. Here are a few examples. These are not for sale here. A web search will get you to a source for purchase as some are now out of print.

SARAH'S BOAT written and illustrated by Douglas Alvord-a wonderful story of a young girl who learns to sail

On The Water- written and illustrated by Douglas Alvord- sub-titleThe Romance and Lore of America's Small Boats

A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett, illustrated by Douglas Alvord-exquisite finely detailed drawing

Also see: The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett, illustrated by Douglas Alvord- similar style to White Heron with some color illustrations as well.