Over the years, Davis has painted most of the Cape’s local sailboats, including Beetle Cats, Wianno Seniors and Juniors, and Cotuit Skiffs. But he is more well-known for his paintings of larger boats such as schooners and clippers in a 19th-century style. “They have a slightly nostalgic feel,” he says. “I don’t do much of the modern fiberglass boats; I call them Clorox bottles.” Most of Davis’ work is on panel, and many of his pieces are as small as 5 x 7 inches. All of his frames are handmade in Central Falls, Rhode Island, at Motyka Frames, and gilded in gold leaf.

Oil on panel
Image size: 9 x 12 inches
Framed size: 13 x 16 inches