ART – It’s Fun creating new versions of a Vintage Poodle.
We love this freebie from Graphics Fairy. So we thought various versions would be interesting. what to you think? Continue reading ART – It’s Fun creating new versions of a Vintage Poodle.
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ARTHROPODS – Mysida Shrimp
Mysida is an order of small, shrimp-like crustaceans in the malacostracan superorder Peracarida. Their common name opossum shrimps stems from the presence of a brood pouch or “marsupium” in females. The fact that the larvae are reared in this pouch … Continue reading ARTHROPODS – Mysida Shrimp
CREATURES – KRILL: A Vital Ocean Forage Species
The health of the oceans depends on a complex food web which ultimate depends on the sun providing energy for photosynthesis by tiny plants called phytoplankton which, in turn, serve as food for equally tiny little sea animals called zooplankton. … Continue reading CREATURES – KRILL: A Vital Ocean Forage Species
ARTISTS: How to create illustrations FAST and earn what you are worth
Financial success with illustrations seems to be fitting the time to completion into the clients financial expectations for price. So during a very intense contract I figured it out! Believe it or not my first illustration was a logo I … Continue reading ARTISTS: How to create illustrations FAST and earn what you are worth
VINTAGE ART – Eastport – Largest Sardine Factory in the world
a vintage image turned into a piece of historic art. Click here to see available versions. Continue reading VINTAGE ART – Eastport – Largest Sardine Factory in the world
MAINE – Vintage Autos in Market Square – Holton Maine c 1930
Vintage Autos in Market Square – Holton Maine c 1930 – After old pictures of forgotten Maine photos. Click here to see more versions. Continue reading MAINE – Vintage Autos in Market Square – Holton Maine c 1930
MAINE – Downtown Calais, Maine, Circa 1920
A painting created from a vintage B&W photo of downtown Calais, Maine, Circa 1920 Click here to see more versions Continue reading MAINE – Downtown Calais, Maine, Circa 1920
HISTORY – Are SEA SERPENTS real?? You decide.
This project discusses one of the first sightings of a Sea Serpent along our coast as well as links and information on more sightings. But are they real? It’s for you to decide!! Click here for more information. Continue reading HISTORY – Are SEA SERPENTS real?? You decide.
MYSTERIES – The Mysterious GREEN MAN at Ministers Island NB
The Green Man is a legendary figure being primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring. The Green Man is most commonly depicted in a sculpture, or other representation of a … Continue reading MYSTERIES – The Mysterious GREEN MAN at Ministers Island NB
VINTAGE ART – Sugarloaf Mountain in New Brunswick – Circa 1920
A painting created from a vintage photograph of Sugarloaf Mountain, a 922 foot mountain in the northern Appalachian Mountains in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada. The mountain is protected by Sugarloaf Provincial Park and lies within city limits, just south of … Continue reading VINTAGE ART – Sugarloaf Mountain in New Brunswick – Circa 1920
BIRDS – The Beautiful Black Guillemot
Black Guillemot on Outer Wood Island off Grand Manan 1960s Continue reading BIRDS – The Beautiful Black Guillemot
PLANTS – A couple of beautiful new plant digitized photos from the St. Croix River area.
A Lupine and a beautiful fall flower from the banks of the St. Croix River. Click here to see various versions. Continue reading PLANTS – A couple of beautiful new plant digitized photos from the St. Croix River area.
BIRDS – Here’s Lookin’ at Ya! Cormorant.
Deer Island New Brunswick Continue reading BIRDS – Here’s Lookin’ at Ya! Cormorant.
HISTORY – Vintage painting of fishermen and a sturgeon they landed from the Kennebec River near Augusta, Maine
Now extinct or threatened by overfishing in most Maine rivers, the Kennebec still maintains a population of sturgeon today. This beauty was landed many, many years ago. Learn more about the Kennebec river below. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading HISTORY – Vintage painting of fishermen and a sturgeon they landed from the Kennebec River near Augusta, Maine
CLIMATE CHANGE: It’s Hard on Umbrellas!!
Hurricanes, wind, snow, rain and more are causing destruction along the entire Atlantic coast. Look what it did to this lady’s umbrella!! (Art MacKay cartoon) Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE: It’s Hard on Umbrellas!!
CREATURES – Introducing Tiny Hydra – A Creature You Should Get To Know
Imagine if you can a tiny creature that never ages!!! Well HYDRA is certainly a creature you should get to know. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ILLUSTRATIONS YOU CAN USE Continue reading CREATURES – Introducing Tiny Hydra – A Creature You Should Get To Know
SHIPS & SHIPPING – SS Anchoria and Crew St Johns NFLD – From a vintage image 1886
Artwork created from a vintage photo of the SS Anchoria and Crew in St Johns Harbour, NFLD 1886 CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – SS Anchoria and Crew St Johns NFLD – From a vintage image 1886
LIGHTHOUSES – SWALLOWTAIL LIGHTHOUSE, GRAND MANAN, NB – Based on a drawing from 1979.
This painting is based on a black & white illustration of Grand Manan’s famous Swallowtail Lighthouse that I did in 1979 for my publication on the resources of the Grand Manan Archipelago. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading LIGHTHOUSES – SWALLOWTAIL LIGHTHOUSE, GRAND MANAN, NB – Based on a drawing from 1979.
CREATURES – Jaguar Resting at the Cherry Brook Zoo, Saint John NB
A painting I created from a photo in my Cherry Brook Zoo file from many years ago. Unfortunately the zoo is now closed. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading CREATURES – Jaguar Resting at the Cherry Brook Zoo, Saint John NB
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Allan Line Steamer in St. John’s Harbour, NFLD
An Allan Line Steamer in St Johns Harbour, Newfoundland. Late 1800s. Based on a vintage B&W photo. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Allan Line Steamer in St. John’s Harbour, NFLD
VINTAGE – Life in New Brunswick Back in 1878
Life in New Brunswick was certainly different back in 1878! Click here to see more versions Continue reading VINTAGE – Life in New Brunswick Back in 1878
LIGHTHOUSES – Blockhouse Point Lighthouse, PEI
This beautiful PEI lighthouse is located at the entrance to Charlottetown Harbour. The first light was built in approximately 1846. You can learn more at https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=969 Click here to see more versions Continue reading LIGHTHOUSES – Blockhouse Point Lighthouse, PEI
LIGHTHOUSES – Libby Island Lighthouse Dec 1929
Maine Lighthouses – Libby Island Lighthouse Dec 1929 Click here to see more versions Continue reading LIGHTHOUSES – Libby Island Lighthouse Dec 1929
CREATURES – Bird Art at Art’s Place
Bird Art available for download at: https://art-mackay.pixels.com/collections/creatures+birds Continue reading CREATURES – Bird Art at Art’s Place
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Submarine at Eastport Maine July 4th, 1919
Painting created from an old B&W image from the Tides Institute of a Submarine at Eastport, Maine July 4th 1919 CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Submarine at Eastport Maine July 4th, 1919
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ART WORK – Prints, Cards, T-shirts & More at Our Fine Art site!!
We’ve had an art site for years now. Whatever you want … framed, t-shirt, etc … this site provides it and ships directly to you. Check it out at https://art-mackay.pixels.com/ Continue reading ART WORK – Prints, Cards, T-shirts & More at Our Fine Art site!!
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ART & MORE – Download and print your own at our Payhip site.
We have been uploading our ARTWORK and E-BOOKS to PayHip.com … a great site where you can download and print images for yourself. These products are for your publications and personal or classroom use only and may not be reproduced … Continue reading ART & MORE – Download and print your own at our Payhip site.
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SHIPS & SHIPPING – Whale Watching on the Ancient Windjammer Sylvina W. Beal out of Eastport, Maine
An aerial photo of the Sylvina W. Beal out of Eastport, Maine. Probably the only whale-watching windjammer in Maine. Off Campobello in the Bay of Fundy. Click here to see more versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Whale Watching on the Ancient Windjammer Sylvina W. Beal out of Eastport, Maine
LOOKING BACK – My Life & the “Odour of Life” in Passamaquoddy Bay
Many years ago, I worked with the New Brunswick Conservation Council in publishing a book “A Quoddy Region Case Study: Two hundred years of change in the ecosystem and food web”. In addition to doing the graphics and layout, I … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – My Life & the “Odour of Life” in Passamaquoddy Bay
SHIPS & SHIPPING – A Schaerbeek Schooner 1944 by Rodolphe Schönberg Brussels
A painting created from a vintage image of a Schaerbeek Schooner in Brussels – by artist Rodolphe Schönberg who fought the Nazis in World War II and was ultimately executed by them. Click here to see other versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – A Schaerbeek Schooner 1944 by Rodolphe Schönberg Brussels
SHIPS & SHIPPING – The Famous Bluenose at the International Schooner Races in Halifax – 1931
The Famous Bluenose at the International Schooner Races Halifax 1931. Painting is based on a B&W photo from the race. Click here to see other versions. This painting based on a vintage photo of The Bluenose at the inaugural International … Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – The Famous Bluenose at the International Schooner Races in Halifax – 1931
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Ashore at Grand Manan, NB
Based on a photo from the late 1980s, this ship is ashore on the island of Grand Manan in the Bay of Fundy. Click here to check the various versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Ashore at Grand Manan, NB
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Vintage images of Ferry from Chester to Tancook Islands, Nova Scotia
Color image created from a vintage B&W image of the ferry from Chester Nova Scotia to Tancook Island. Click here to see more versions. or here to see similar images Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Vintage images of Ferry from Chester to Tancook Islands, Nova Scotia
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Kathleen and David launched May 24 1930 Joseph Gaskill
Kathleen and David launched May 24 1930 Joseph Gaskill – After original B&W photo in the Grand Manan Museum Archive Click here to see more versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Kathleen and David launched May 24 1930 Joseph Gaskill
PHOTOS – Church Within a Church – St. George, NB
St. George NB – Church within a Church. Seems 2 churches across the street from each other have come together!! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER VERSIONS Continue reading PHOTOS – Church Within a Church – St. George, NB
SHIPWRECKS – More on the Wreck of the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan.
Exploring the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan – by Art MacKay Continue reading SHIPWRECKS – More on the Wreck of the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan.
IMAGES: Around the Bay with Art MacKay
55 beautiful images from around the Bay of Fundy for your personal enjoyment and use. Your Donation will help us continue developing this site. Thanks Continue reading IMAGES: Around the Bay with Art MacKay
SHIPS & SHIPPING: Sailboats in Boothbay Harbor, Circa 1930s
Sailboats were all the thing waaay back in the day. Look at these vessels in Boothbay Harbour, Maine back in the 1930s!! Click here to see available versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING: Sailboats in Boothbay Harbor, Circa 1930s
HISTORY: Celebrating Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Saint John NB -1904
Artwork based on a photo from the NB Provincial Archive showing celebrations for Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Canada – 1904 Click here to see available versions Continue reading HISTORY: Celebrating Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Saint John NB -1904
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Loading cars on Grand Manan Ferry III 1960
Loading cars on Grand Manan Ferry III in St. Andrews, NB 1960. Based on photo from Tides Institute Eastport, Maine. Click here to see available versions. Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Loading cars on Grand Manan Ferry III 1960
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