This is a small collection of paintings and prints by Douglas Alvord. They come from our family and from the artist. Douglas Alvord was a well-known artist, illustrator, sculptor and author whose works can be found world-wide. He specialized in Marine Art and Nature studies. He passed away April 16, 2021.
PLEASE NOTE- . ALL IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHTED AND CANNOT BE REPRODUCED
Mural created for the Historical Port of Washington Project https://hpow.org
Rachel Carson Sculpture and Wildlife Garden the NC Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh, N.C.
Here are some clay work-ups for a project called "The Brave Never Die". It was not completed before he died, but these are fine examples of his talent.
Here are some more examples of Doug's work.
 Blackbirds at Blount Creek
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Oil on Canvas 48" x 26" |
 Osprey at Harbor Island Maine by Douglas Alvord |
 Swan |
 Douglas working on a mural |
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
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.
They can also be found in the Maine State Library https://www.maine.gov/msl/maine/writdisplay.shtml?id=118118
His work can also be found in the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland Maine: https://collection.farnsworthmuseum.org/objects/2762
 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 |
On the Wings of Morning
