ARTWORK BY DOUGLAS ALVORD

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.

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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This is a painting representing New Bern North Carolina. It is a sample of some of his finest marine art. It is not for sale.

New Bern Historical Harbor

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

.WOODEN BOAT SHOW POSTER; 1984 Wooden Boat Show event in Newport, R.I.

The MAine Schooner and The Maine Lobster Boat Prints: These two wonderful prints document the history of these two classic types of boat.

At this time, the works shown above are not available for sale, but it is possible that smaller, (8" x18") reproductions of Douglas' hand painted and signed Maine Lobster Boat and Maine Schooner prints can be obtained. The cost would be $125. each plus $22.00 shipping and insurance. These are made with a Professional Epson 3880 printer on Ultra Premium heavyweight matte paper. Actual paper dimension is 13" x 19".

If you are interested in obtaining reproductions or inquiring about originals and commissions form Douglas, please contact me (Cynthia). HERE

You will have to look long and hard to find a better Marine Artist!

PUBLICATIONS

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.

LINKS: Creative Wilmington-a web page of artists and artisans in Wilmington, N.C.
Creative Wilmington

This page was created by Cynthia Crawford, Doug's sister. You can see Cynthia's artwork here

Wayne Cripps ,(Cynthia's husband) maintains this page. .