“look at nature, work independently, and solve your own problems.”

“Look at nature, work independently,

and solve your own problems.”- Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer• Winslow Homer was an American landscape painter and

printmaker, best known for his marine subjects. • He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century

America and a preeminent figure in American art.• Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a

commercial illustrator. • He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio

works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium.

• He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations.

Breezing Up (Or A Fair Wind)

Sailboats

Schooner at Sunset

Sloop - Bermuda

Stowing the Sail

Sunset at Gloucester

Sunset - Fires

Taking on Wet Provisions

The Boat Builders

The Coral Divers

The Backrush

Where would you like to sail?

• If you could sail anywhere in the world, where would it be?

• Here are a few examples of famous travel destinations…

Australia

Bahamas

China

Croatia

New York, USA

Paris, France

San Francisco, USA

Venice, Italy