Nautical Tapestries

Simple illustration of a blue sea landscape at night.

This is my first legitimate attempt at pixel art, and I'm quite satisfied with how it came out! I made this in honor of Pixel Day on Newgrounds. I had a lot of fun making this, and am super excited to make more soon!

© Richard Bean 2015 Winter Scented Sand Pond Island Light Popham Beach Phippsburg, ME March 2, 2015 4:41 PM Nikon D700 Shutter Priority ISO 100 f/11 1/160 sec Lens: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG MACRO HSM-II Capture focal length: 200mm Final processing with Lightroom 5.7, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins

Painterly, style brush stroke stripes, in light to dark blue on a dark red background.

Watercolor whale and red flowers.

© Richard Bean 2013 Maine Island Life Georgetown Island, ME Captured April 11, 2013 7:15 AM Captured from Popham Beach Phippsburg, ME Single Exposures Nikon D700 Lens: Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO OS Exposures: ISO 200 Focal Length: 500mm f/18 Aperture Priority 1/6 sec Tripod used. Final processing with Lightroom 4.4, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins

Work Like A Captain Play Like A Pirate.

© Richard Bean 2008 "The Evening Lo! How Bright" Portland Head Light Captured January 20, 2008 3:38 PM Cape Elizabeth, Maine Sigma SD14 Lens: Sigma 12mm-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Exposure: ISO 50 Focal Length: 20mm f/25 Aperture Priority 1/4 sec Final processing with Lightroom 4.3, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins.

© Richard Bean 2013 Looking Back at Remnants No Longer Captured April 11, 2013 6:28 AM Popham Beach Phippsburg, ME Remnants of pier pilings Lone perched bird 3 Exposures Nikon D700 Lens: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG MACRO HSM-II Exposures: ISO 100 Focal Length: 200mm f/16 Aperture Priority 0.6 sec 0.8 sec 1.0 sec Final processing with Lightroom Classic 2020, Photoshop Classic 2020, and various plugins.

© Richard Bean 2010 Custom House Wharf Portland, Maine Captured May 28, 2010 9:21 PM Nikon D700 Lens: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG MACRO HS ISO 800 Focal Length: 70mm Aperture Priority f/16 1/30.0 sec Final processing with Lightroom 6.1.2, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins. Black and white conversion.

oil painting experiment

© Richard Bean 2010 Waterfront Portland, Maine Captured May 23, 2010 8:11 PM Single exposure Nikon D700 Lens: Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D-AF IF ISO 400 Focal Length: 24mm Shutter Priority f/3.2 1/40 sec Hand-held Final processing with Lightroom 4.1, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins

© Richard Bean 2008 West Quoddy Head Light Captured August 9, 2008 3:16 PM Lubec, Maine Single Exposure Sigma SD14 Lens: Sigma 17 - 70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro Exposure: ISO 50 Focal Length: 36mm f/20 Aperture Priority 1/40 sec Tripod used. Final processing with Lightroom 4.3, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins.

Watercolor waves inspired by the sea.

Four colorful fish.

golden fish

A mythological nereid in Greek Mythology. One of the daughters Doris and Nereus, the Old Man of the Sea.

Available in multiple colors. Share it with your friends, order together and save on shipping. Perfect gift.

A mythological nereid in Greek Mythology.

Don't Let Me Down-Skull-Anchor

Black and white illustration of vintage ocean liner

an old boat

Calm Sea Skilled Sailor

Old Crossbones Skull Pirate Flag

The wrath of the Leviathan is at hand.

Colorful jellyfish bloom

ASTRONAUT CHIMPANZEE

Follow your heart, to the moon and back!

The crystal clear waters of Iona in Scotland.

© Richard Bean 2014 Fog Beyond the Breakwater Captured July 14, 2014 8:40 AM Long Island, Maine Nikon D700 Lens: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG MACRO HSM-II Exposures: ISO 250 Focal Length: 120mm f/22 Shutter Priority 1/160 sec Final processing with Lightroom 6.8, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins

The Ferries Bute and Argyle about to pass each other, Firth of Clyde, Scotland

Don’t you love local expressions? Anyone from Cape Breton has heard these sayings a time or two.

In this digitally-created image, the treacherous waters of Cape Hatteras have long been a challenge to sailors – especially in the age of old sailing ships. Whether navigating the narrow channels around the cape, or braving storms that can arise suddenly, these waters have tested even the most experienced mariners. But as frightening as they can be, they are also a source of fascination and admiration.

Experience the magic of a summer evening by the shore with our “Cruising Coastal” products. They depict a breathtaking sunset with soft pastel hues blending effortlessly into each other to create a serene, peaceful ambiance. “Cruising Coastal” inspires a sense of wanderlust, serves as a call to adventure, and encourages all to embrace life’s little moments. Perfect for any room in your home, “Cruising Coastal” is a gentle reminder to slow down and savor the beauty of the world around us.

A soft early morning ocean, gentle waves.

Nautilus Shell On Colorful Stones Still Life