Featured Artist

Willard Bond

In 1976, Bond began painting square rigged ships in New York in 1976. The acceptance of his marine paintings by the South Street Seaport Museum coincided with the Bicentennial and OP Sail. As he continued to explore sailing and the sea, Bondís inspiration moved form square-riggers to the contemporary racing scene with its spinnakers, bloopers and grinders. The advent and design of today's sleek racing boats coupled with Bond's artistic interpretation have proven to be a perfect match. Bond was fortunate to become involved with the Freedom Syndicate during the 1984 America's Cup series. Since then, he has continued to get on board experience on world class racing yachts. [ Artist's Bio ]