This is a 22"x30" watercolor that was commissioned by the Marriott Hotel Corporation in 1987 for their hotel in Newton, MA. It was one of eight watercolors that were commissioned and presently hang in the foyer of the Grand Ballroom. This is a view that shows the Boston Waterfront prior to the Great Fire of 1876 which destroyed most of the buildings in this view including the central Post Office which can be seen in the upper right hand corner with the Mansard roof next to the church steeple. The Massacheussetts State House from which this scene is viewed was painted bright canary yellow. I painted this work from layout to its signing in nine days. I did not use a projector. The layout was done freehand with the aid of a straight edge, and I was able to complete the entire eight painting commission in a few days shy of three months. The commision consisted of four paintings 22"x30" and four 14"x20" paintings. I painted 12-14 hours a day for three months. With work habits like that it explains why I had to have two major operations on my spine 16 years later.
15 Comments
Maureen Bloesch 09 Jan 2010
wow and wow...you are very talented. I am almost ready for spine surgery, as well. ughAnne Vis 21 Nov 2008
Fantastic artwork, Stanton!L.A. Spilsbury 03 Dec 2007
im blown away by the detail in your work-It is like a frickin crossword puzzle-AMAZINGIan Hershey 21 Jul 2007
I am now at a loss for words.....I.....uh...I...wow.Analua 16 Dec 2005
Stunning and great work Stanton!!!!!Reba McDonald 16 Dec 2005
Again, a beautifully done image.jennifer blenkinsopp 16 Dec 2005
WOW, THIS IS OUTSTANDING WORK, FANTASTIC DETAIL.Renee Nemerov 16 Dec 2005
Skillful! Well DoneAnna Lo Bello 16 Dec 2005
This is a masterpiece! Congratulation!Nayana Glazier 16 Dec 2005
I really like this piece a lot, used to live in Boston actually (southie) so this is a really comforting image for me. Very nicely done, I am a fan of your work.Emily Reed 16 Dec 2005
Excellent architectural piece!RQ Trietsch 16 Dec 2005
Fantastic details. Great work to say the least.corry stuart 16 Dec 2005
Again Stanton I do not know how you do it but your watercolours are a tribute to history... fantastic!thea walstra 16 Dec 2005
Brilliand and very interesting!Cristina Marsi 16 Dec 2005
Another masterpiece :)