Four Boys and a Canoe

$5,000.00

Limited Availability

Four Boys and a Canoe, also known as Still Waters, is inspired by a photograph from the early 1920s. I was drawn to the quiet simplicity of the scene and the way it captures a timeless moment of island life—four young boys gathered around a canoe, completely at home in the water and landscape around them.

The original watercolor is painted on heavyweight 300 lb Arches watercolor paper and presented in a floating mount and shadow box frame that reveals the natural deckled edge of the paper. Gold foil was applied by hand around the boys and canoe, adding a subtle layer of detail and warmth.

Original Watercolor Painting:
• Artwork Size: 28.5" W × 21.25" H
• Finished Framed Size: approximately 36.5" W × 29" H
• Painted on 300 lb Arches 100% cotton watercolor paper
• Hand-applied gold foil details
• Professionally framed with acid-free materials
• Floating mount with shadow box presentation
• UV-protective glass

Four Boys and a Canoe, also known as Still Waters, is inspired by a photograph from the early 1920s. I was drawn to the quiet simplicity of the scene and the way it captures a timeless moment of island life—four young boys gathered around a canoe, completely at home in the water and landscape around them.

The original watercolor is painted on heavyweight 300 lb Arches watercolor paper and presented in a floating mount and shadow box frame that reveals the natural deckled edge of the paper. Gold foil was applied by hand around the boys and canoe, adding a subtle layer of detail and warmth.

Original Watercolor Painting:
• Artwork Size: 28.5" W × 21.25" H
• Finished Framed Size: approximately 36.5" W × 29" H
• Painted on 300 lb Arches 100% cotton watercolor paper
• Hand-applied gold foil details
• Professionally framed with acid-free materials
• Floating mount with shadow box presentation
• UV-protective glass

About Original Artwork:

This full-sheet original watercolor was painted on Arches acid-free, 100% cotton watercolor paper, manufactured in France. The floating presentation allows the deckled edge of the paper to remain visible, while the shadow box frame gives the piece added depth and presence. The hand-painted artwork measures 28.5 inches wide by 21.25 inches high, with a finished framed size of approximately 36.5 inches wide by 29 inches tall.

Free shipping is included for orders shipped within Hawai‘i and the continental United States. For international shipping availability and pricing, please contact Matt Coffman directly. Mahalo for supporting my artwork.

Four Boys and a Canoe

Handcrafted in Hawaii