Anthony Dunphy Art

This is an exhilirating scene. The red,gong buoy indicates that the ship is heading out to sea though a storm is raging and the sea state is at seven on the Beaufort scale. These sea...

About 1000 years ago one of these Norse longboats appeared off the coast of North America. These people were searching for a new homeland. The area on the northernmost tip of the isl...

When I was growing up my father always had Pontiac's. We kids loved to see the Indian head glow when the headlights came on. I have done this hood ornament in a more abstracted style...

The thrill of watching a pair of tall ships make for sea has never diminished. These ships are under full sail as they pass close under the cliffside to catch the off shore breeze to...

A young girl is performing a high energy modern dance which involves a lot of fast motion and contortions to a throbbing beat. This painting has been created using professional grad...

A classic convertible known as a Woody sits on a tropical beach at sunset as the honeymoon couple wait on the pier for the boat to take them to their paradise retreat. This paintin...

A pair of young ladies have taken their children for a short boat ride to have a picnic on the beach. The softly moving ripples allow you to see the sea life under the waves. This p...

This is a binnacle which was used onboard ships to house the ships compass. Over the years other gear such as the declinometer has been added. The red and green balls are used to cal...

In 1733 the Spanish gold fleet called La Plata sailed from Mexico laded with gold for the King of Spain when a sudden typhoon destroyed the fleet. Many ships sank while others were b...

St. John's, Newfoundland is the oldest city in North America. These wooden houses joined together on the downslope of a hill are typical of the houses built there over a century ago ...

A two-masted topsail schooner under a spanker and sailing full appears to be rising out of the sea itself. The wind and waves are an exhilarating experience! This seascape has be...

Three boats from the fishing fleet are ashore for winter repairs and painting. These hard-working vessels are refurbished during the long, cold months of winter in preparation for th...

Nothing says summer like a day at the beach! What could be better than going to the beach in a classic Woody wagon? I love these old cars. They are the quintessential car for the bea...

A seaman is depicted in this painting working aloft at the top of the mast as the sails fill with the wind. A fine view of the sea and other vessels. This sea painting has been creat...

This painting depicts a scene from the 1930's of a car pulling off the highway to fill up with gasoline at a filling station and maybe have a beer with lunch. The price of 5cents per...

A pair of gaff-rigged sailing vessels pass by each other on opposing tacks as the shadow of one vessel is super-imposed on the sails of the other. This seascape has been created usin...

As the sea rolls into the beach bar older couples enjoy drinking in the daytime on their tropical vacation. This seaside painting has been created using all professional grade acryli...

A woman in a traditional Japanese kimono is sitting under cherry blossom trees with a serene expression. Behind her, a classic Japanese pagoda structure contributes to the peaceful a...

An elderly couple enjoys a picnic next to their vintage car with a scenic lighthouse in the background, while two large, dark-furred Newfoundland dogs rest contentedly in the foregro...

A red vintage woodie station wagon is parked by a beach house, with a person standing beside it looking at the sea. Another individual is sitting on the sand nearby, and surfboards a...

A woman in a red dress and white hat is seated on a brown horse in a stream, while a man in a cowboy hat holds the horse's bridle. The background features lush green hills and rugged...

Waves are everywhere! In this painting I am working on a word play. The people are waving from the boats to the shore and the sea is making waves.It's not brilliant but it really was...

I am continuing my Tour de Force of Europe with this series. Here we has the icon image of the Netherlands, a windmill. I chose a rear view of the mill to include the ship waiting to...

Before the dawn arrives the fishermen are in theirs boats and work has begun on the Grand Banks on the search for Cod. I come from the island of Newfoundland and these dories are the...

With the sea running deep and smooth and the winds light and steady, these men take to sea for a day of sailing. This vessel is gaff rigged and quite out of...

I love Italy! The buildings that crowd the sea in their beautiful array of colours are eye catching for me and I have to paint them. A beautiful, young lady in Edwardian clothin...

A fragrant plumeria found on the tropical islands. I took the reference shot for this painting on a recent trip to Oahu, Hawaii. This painting has been created using professional gr...

Just before Christmas the whole family gets in the car to head to the county to get a tree for the house. This is a nostalgic piece so I painted it in the old style to capture the fe...

This painting is the fourth in my series from reference shots I took recently on Oahu, Hawaii. I love the sky at sunset. The reds, yellows and oranges make a magical scene. This ...

These three little girls had been enjoying their day at the beach while playing with their ball when the ball was hit into the sea and slowly floats out of their reach as they watch ...

During a pick up game between friends, two players rush the goal in hopes of getting the puck past the goalie. Will he make the save? This sports painting has been created using pro...

This is a painting of a classic Woody or Chrysler Town and Country sitting on a beach at sunset with a few surfboards under palm trees. The texture has been created using a new techn...

A couple in a classic car from the turn of the 18th century are taking a drive along the harbour front to see the ships in port. This period piece was created on canvas using pro...

A chart of the world and a compass rose with the masts and sails of a ship superimposed upon the whole. The perfect scene for the seafaring person in their man cave or bar. This ...

Imagine,if you will, you enter a dark and smoky club where you hears the plaintive wail of Jazz coming from the stage. The lights are low and the music pulls you inside.This musicall...

This painting depicts the running and standing rigging of a ship under sail. The creak of ropes as the strain comes upon them are the music of the ship at sea. This painting has been...

This piece is called Jam Session as it encompasses two different types of musicians, country and Latin, together for a go at a new sound. I have incorporated a textured background to...

This painting was inspired by my brothers announced retirement from a lifetime spent at sea. These boats will not be returning to sea. Hence, their sterns are facing the ocean. This ...

This painting incorporates a new technique I am employing to create the abstract quality background. The life ring and sextent are representative on life at sea.    This painting ...

This is a whimsical piece based on a word play whereupon the classic 1954 Mercedes Benz has "Gullwing" door. The car appears ready to take to the skies and join the flock. This pain...

This young surfer girl is laying on her board and enjoying the relaxation of being alone at sea and watching the setting sun. This painting has been creat...

The new calves have been born and the cowhands are rounding them up for branding. This western themed painting depicts a group of ranch hands holding down a calf as the branding iron...

A calm summer day at the lighthouse. The sailboats are on the water. The gate is open to welcome you. This nautical scene has been created using only professional grade acrylics on a...

On a cold winter morning a native American pauses beside a stream to give his horse, a Golden Palomino, a drink. The trees are heavy with snow and all around is silent. This serene s...

Set during the depression, this father and son sit on his homemade tractor enjoying the day, each others company and an apple. Surely, the best things in life are free. This rural painting...

A sea turtle breaks the surface of the ocean to have a look around. This closeup view is a bit disconcerting but was amazingly fun to paint. This seascape has been created using only...

Under a glowing morning sky filled with dramatic golden clouds a ship passes by while the sails are painted with the gold of the sunrise. This painting has been created using profes...

The sweeping curves of the art deco classic car are in juxtaposition with the severe lines of the austere rural constructions. This interesting landscape is a study of form and con...

A young Hawaiian girl is saying good night to the sun as it sets over the water using a traditional dance. This painting has been crafted using professiona...

The sexy music known as Salsa has inspired this painting of a young couple swaying rhythmically to the sounds. This painting has been created using professional grade acrylics on pre...

A massive iceberg floats slowly past the island at sunrise dropping pieces of it's icy bulk into the sea as it gets nearer to the Gulf Stream whose warm wa...

This is a bull. I have chosen to paint this fine animal in a variety of colors to show the power of the beast as it roams the desert. The style is free flowing and riotous coloring. ...

This delightful summer scene depicts a large group of children playing on a pair of old boats that are not afloat in a mountain valley river. Childhood is a great time to create frie...

Feeling the rhythm of the music, this couple are having a fine time swaying and stepping out to the beat. The faces of the couple demonstrate the enjoyment they are feeling. I have...

A Naval Signalman is sending a message via semaphore flags in front of a background of flying signal flags. This is a bright and cheerful scene which will enliven your day and mood. ...

This painting, created in all professional grade acrylics on un-stretched canvas portrays a young man looking yearningly at the chrome encrusted Duesenberg automobile as it passes by...

I have been studying the techniques employed by William Turner to create his iconic impressionism pieces. In this work I have placed two gaff-rigged vessels at sea during the rise of...

Do you remember going to the Drive-In theater? The waitresses would bring piping hot popcorn, hot dogs and drinks to your car window while you and your friends or family enjoyed the ...

This young lady is minding her own business as she dances to the music from the two guitar players and doesn't notice the dangerous and unwanted attention she has gathered. This west...

As the idiom goes, In a pig's eye, this poor swine has no chance of reaching the object of it's desire, the apples. This is an interesting painting created using only professional gr...