Paintings of Nantucket, Artist Christopher Wheat.

The Path to Great Point Nantucket

2011-05-04T17:26:00.000-07:00

The Path to Great Point Lighthouse, artist Christopher Wheat

There is nothing like the beauty the perfect summer day out at the tip of Great Point on Nantucket island, The Nantucket Sound as brilliant blue as the eye could imagine with white sandy dunes and sea grass swaying in the soft summer breezes of the salty air that just takes your breath away. You look down the sandy path and you see the majestic view of Great Point Light... the bright white light that guides the great sailing ships around the point to safe harbors. This past summer I started the painting and recently finished the 18 x24 canvas.

See more of my Nantucket paintings at www.christopherwheat.com

Nantucket Reds

2010-11-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

The one true joy I find when on Nantucket is painting at Brant Point Lighthouse. Tucked away on the edge of the dunes, life for me doesn't get much better. Here is the introduction to this new painting the original is available on my website at www.christopherwheat.com along with other great Nantucket Christmas gifts. If you can't make it to the Nantucket Christmas Stroll, be sure to check out the Prints and Nantucket Christmas Ornaments.

New Nantucket Painting by artist Christopher Wheat

2010-10-25T10:31:00.001-07:00

Title: "Summer Path to Madaket Harbor" Nantucket 9x12 oil on canvas

Just wanted to share with you my newest painting of Nantucket. I nice reminder of summer on this rainy day. I'll have a few more for you soon. Have been working like crazy. Getting ready for the Holiday season. Be sure to look at the Nantucket Christmas Ornaments on my website. www.christopherwheat.com Take the time to follow this blog for the Newest paintings of Nantucket and fun stories about an artist life in today's world. I will also be adding information on how you can start collecting and investing in art.

Nantucket Artist, Dressed For Success

2010-10-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

It's been a fun day in the studio doing photo shoots for new Magazine articles that are still in the press release stages, and also for the new updates for the website coming soon.

It has been a very busy few weeks for me to get October started, feeling like the holidays are right around the corner. I'll have some great new stuff on the website soon, perfect for your friends and family that love Nantucket. New Original paintings, Prints, Gift items, Christmas ornaments, and Christmas cards. www.christopherwheat.com

Also coming soon... I will be discussing the investment opportunities of investing in Fine art. Get ready to learn why now is the time to invest. You will be amazed it's not to late!

Hope you have a great day! ~ Artist Christopher Wheat

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Mega Yacht Mystique leaving Nantucket Harbor

2010-09-30T10:15:00.000-07:00

Mystique Leaving Nantucket Harbor Artist Christopher Wheat

Along with my Paintings of Nantucket the one passion I have is painting and learning about Mega Yachts and Sailing Yachts. This is the painting I'm Working on right now of the Mega Yacht Mystique. I have seen her in the Nantucket harbor many times at Nantucket Boat Basin.

The day I got the reference photos to work from I was on jetties beach and she, Mystique was leaving the harbor. Funny the day before I kept saying, how great it would be to see her in motion leaving the harbor, that would make a great yacht painting, Well Prayers answered.

So now, I have been working on several other Mega Yachts and will be looking to team up with yacht and luxury bloggers to get the word out on a new project I have planed for this winter. stay tuned for more details coming soon.

Fall Painting on Nantucket Artist Christopher Wheat

2010-09-29T06:24:00.000-07:00

Artist Christopher Wheat Painting at Brant point Nantucket September 2010

I just got back from a beautiful Fall painting trip to Nantucket. September on Nantucket, it never seems to disappoint, an extended Summer with the slower pace, really helped me get in to my work on this trip. With 7 days perfect weather I logged in many hours of painting as I had the opportunity to paint every day on location. My 2 favorite days were spent at Brant Point Light house at the entrance of the Harbor. Yes, sun screen in September was as important as the brushes, paint and easel. I was also able to work on a few custom paintings and few Island views that I have wanted to complete for my website, See them at www.christopherwheat.com

Have to thank The Century House for another wonderful stay. I always enjoy my time with you and thanks for making the inn like home for us when on island. You are a special part of Nantucket for me. Many Thanks your friend Christopher :)

Today, I'll be finishing up the paintings I started on this trip and will post them here for you to see in the next few days. Please follow the blog or stop back to see the new paintings.

Hope you have a great day!

Christopher

9/ll Tribute painting "Never Forgotten" artist Christopher Wheat

2010-09-10T17:32:00.000-07:00

"Never Forgotten" 9/11 Tribute Painting Artist Christopher Wheat

It's been 9 years and yet it seems like it was yesterday. I was moved that day, Shaken! Life stood still and the terror that was unfolding was something I only knew of in books or movies. My heart goes out to the Families of those effected by that tragic act. For me I will Never forget what happened on that tragic day. I was moved to tears and the only way I could cope with the feelings I was having was to use my gift of art to create a fitting tribute painting. So, here it is. Please take the time to Share it with your friends, I do have small prints 11x14 prints that will be available soon. If you would like more information www.christopherwheat.com or twitter nantucketartist

World wide publication Ocean Home Magazine futures Artist Christopher Wheat's Paintings as "The Get"

2010-09-06T22:13:00.000-07:00

This has been a very exciting summer for me. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to be published in a world wide publication, Ocean Home Magazine. Featured as "The Get" for my Custom Paintings focusing on the Ocean Home and waterfront custom portraits In the July and August Summer Issue for 2010. Here is a link Ocean Home Magazine. With over 20 years experience you can have the confidence that you have found the right artist for your custom painting right here. The unique beauty of an original oil painting of your Waterfront home will be an investment in a very unique painting. Holding memories for you and your family to enjoy years to come.

I realized that my work was getting more attention over the past few years, with more Ocean home and waterfront portraits coming my way even in these tough economic times. It has been a roller coaster of highs and lows for the paste few years. I'm feeling more confident these days I can see the light at the end of the tunnel again. A hope... My brushes don't have time to get dried up and hard. I won't let myself stop painting. If I'm not working on a custom painting I am working on paintings of Nantucket for future shows and my website sales.

Most of all, I have enjoyed working with my clients. It's the most pure thing that comes from my work. It's important to learn what is important my clients and develop those elements into my work. I have the opportunity to develop a relationship and a friend in the process. To me that is important!

If you have ever thought of having a special painting done for yourself or as a special gift there is more information on my website about custom ocean home portraits and waterfront paintings at www.christopherwheat.com Discover the beauty of a Christopher Wheat painting for yourself this year. Home Portraits, Yacht portraits and Custom views.

Great Point Light house Nantucket painting

2010-08-28T06:56:00.000-07:00

It was a great morning in the studio today. I sketched out my next painting and can't wait to get to started on it. I may even lay down some color on it later today. I have been wanting to do this painting for a while now and look forward to posting the finished painting for you to see. I love great point light house it's a beautiful location on Nantucket, and if you have fished on Nantucket you know that it's a great place to do some surf fishing.

If you head out to Wauwinet you will need a 4 wheel drive vehicle with beach passes to and pay a beach access fee to go out to Great Point Light House, I have to say it is well worth it. If you you don't have a vehicle on island you can rent a 4 x4 Jeep at Nantucket Affordable Rentals located on 6 So. Beach street. - Nantucket MA o2554 tel 877-235-3500 If you do rent from them please tell them, I sent you.

Please take the time to view more of my Nantucket painting at www.christopher wheat.com and I will post the finished painting of Nantucket Great point soon. Please take the time to share this with you friends that may enjoy paintings of Nantucket.

Thanks, Christopher Wheat ~Nantucket Artist

Just finished this New painting "Afternoon Brant Point" Nantucket

2010-04-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

"Afternoon Brant Point" Nantucket artist Christopher Wheat

Well my last post was the sketch of what this has become, a beautiful gem of a painting titled "Afternoon Brant point" Nantucket. The paint is still wet on this 8x10 oil on canvas painting of Brant point, the detail on this painting is tight and captures the beauty of Brant Point lighthouse from the harbor side, the softness of the sea air is captured along with the afternoon sun and pushing shadows with the elegance and precision that I enjoy putting to each of my works. The will be available on my website at www.christopherwheat.com

Stay tuned and follow this blog for more of the best Nantucket paintings. I will be posting as the are finished and will also be keeping you up to date with with my custom painting schedule... now is the time to reserve your space for custom paintings on Nantucket, Home and Cottage portraits, Custom views, Yacht and boat portraits. If you know of someone who would be interested in my custom portrait services, please share this post with them or direct them to my official web site at www.christopherwheat.com

A New Nantucket Brant Point Painting - Artist Christopher Wheat

2010-04-22T06:49:00.000-07:00

My mind is completely thinking about Nantucket today. I have been working on this painting of Brant Point Nantucket it's all sketched out and ready for the fun part, Paint!

I am looking forward to getting back on island and counting the days, I'm sure I will be at Brant Point a few time as it's one of my favorite places on Nantucket, with great views of the harbor and town.

So, off to the studio for some painting, just wanted to give you a quick update on what I'm working on today.

I also will be updating my Website in the next few days www.christopherwheat.com with more new Nantucket paintings and prints.

If you are vacationing on Nantucket or have a home on island and would like to have a custom painting of your favorite location or view, see the contact info at my website.

Thanks for taking the time to view this post, please stop back to see the completed painting in the next few days.

Have a wonderful Day!

Christopher Wheat

Time to get excited about Nantucket vacation!

2010-04-09T08:15:00.000-07:00

It's been a long winter and spring finally here and the spring greens a peeking through and the first of the Daffodils have bloomed over the past few days and it has me thinking of Nantucket in the spring. I'm longing to get back to the place I love. The excitement of spring on Nantucket is almost electric as the days get better and better. With the warm ocean air and the rain come some of the most beautiful gardens that spring can offer and I am longing to paint them.

So, I keep telling my self soon, Soon! And yes I will be there in a few short weeks to see all the colors taking off in late May and early June as I take my first painting trip to Nantucket of the season. Here is one of My favorite views of the Spring and summer colors of Nantucket in the painting titled "Nantucket Freedom".

Nantucket Events

There are a few great events coming up on Island that you may like, Nantucket Daffodil Festivaland the Nantucket Wine Festival, and the Sailing race to kick off the season Figawi Race Weekend These are some of the best spring events on Nantucket hope you get a chance to make them. I will be posting more of the Nantucket Summer event links here and on my website over the next weeks to keep you up to dat on what's happening on Nantucket.

Nantucket Freedom is one of Christopher's favorite paintings and is now one of his top selling Nantucket prints. It's a very inviting and it draws you in to making you feel you can walk right into the painting. If you have been to Sconset Nantucket or in town you get the feeling that reminds you of the beauty of Nantucket in the Summer and along with that the memories of your favorite vacation on Nantucket Island come running back. Maybe it's time to get back? Or maybe hanging a beautiful painting of Nantucket in your home or office will help refresh your mind and hold you over until your next trip over to Nantucket on the ferry.

If you have a favorite view of Nantucket that you would like to see in a painting please check out my website at www.christopherwheat.com I specialize in creating custom original oil paintings of scenes Nantucket along with custom Yacht portraits. Sometimes the only way to get the painting you really want is to have an artist paint it for you and Choosing the right artist can make all the difference in the world. I love Nantucket and have specialized in quality paintings of investment quality of Nantucket for over 15 years now. I'm a professional artist that will work with you to define your needs and wants to create a special painting that will fit your personal needs as well as your investment needs. Quality, beauty and a painting you will Cherish for years to come. That's why you can trust Christopher Wheat to capture you favorite view and that is why Christopher has been known for creating "Paintings of your life..." a trade mark in the best art paintings of Nantucket artist Christopher Wheat

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Paintings of Nantucket are my Passion... artist Christopher Wheat

2010-03-02T08:03:00.000-08:00

It's been a long winter! March is here and I'm starting to get excited again. Living in NY winters are part of who I am and I can't help that. I love all the seasons! Yes its true all of the m even winter. The great anticipation of spring is in the air and I can feel my blood start to thin. The change of the season is only weeks away and I have been boxed up in my studio working on protects for the coming year and I'm ready for great things to unfold.

I know how important the planning stages are. It's what makes all the difference in the world, as I start to roll out my new ideas and really bring them in to play. I know and understand how this works, it has been the way I have been doing it with my paintings for over 20 years. You see, I started my art career as a drawer and that is my foundation to many of my great paintings today. Taking the time to plan allows you to learn patients and mold your plan in the direction of the best out come that you could for-see. It's doesn't mean that your plan can't change the plan for better results down the road or decide to put the map a side and create your own, it's just a road map a good starting point to point you in the direction you are looking to go.

Artist sometimes try to only stick to a plan or try to follow another artists path and feel that is the way to a successful career. Fortunately for me that was never the case, I never followed and I never will. I know you're saying to yourself ya right! or you should never say never and what is it that you just said about the Map thing, Right? Well, for me I knew I was going to be an artist at a very young age and that plan was already in place before I was old enough to even know what was really going on, My first paintings of boats and landscapes at the age of five. I never defined what I was doing by what others around me where doing and Art for me was a way for me to explore and hide from the day to day life I was troubled with at a young age. (More on that to come) For me it was my passion so early on in life that I never felt that I need to follow. Even now when I am teaching workshops, I explain to my students that your biggest accomplishments as an artist will come the day you define your own style. I encourage them to use these techniques as a map or foundation to create your own style.

That being said, The planning is over and I'm ready once again to put the map aside, it's time to take a look at what my true passion is and focus in on that and be lead by my own GPS, It's time to trust my heart! In today's world finding your passion and trusting your heart are going to be the best way to find true happiness and success at what ever you are doing. It's the key! and for me right now I have always known that my Custom Paintings of Nantucket are Special and look forward to creating and sharing them with you. It soon will be spring and I will be heading to Nantucket island again :)

I specialize in custom paintings of Nantucket, Home and cottage portrait, custom views, Boat and yacht portraits. for more information go to www.christopherwheat.com

My Nantucket Top 10

2010-02-06T15:57:00.000-08:00

10. Monomoy at low tide, Playing fetch with the labs.

9. Breakfast at Even keel cafe', Biking out to Madaket, Lunch on the beach.

8. Hanging out on Main Street early on a Saturday.

7. Walking the dog at Tupancey links

6. Lobster roll for lunch at Captin Tobey's, the a walk around the
wharf.

5. Steps Beach, if you have been there you know what I'm talking about.

4. Gallery hopping late in the afternoon to keep an eye on my
fellow artists.

3. Lunch in Sconset, resting at the beach, then painting on Front st
for the afternoon.

2. Evening walks through town with misty fog listening to the church
bells.

1. Painting at Brant Point light early in the morning, watching the
fishing boats leave the harbor, then back to the Century House for
breakfast before the other guests are up.

Looking forward to Nantucket

2010-01-29T12:56:00.001-08:00

The day dreaming of Summer on Nantucket is almost a daily occurrence. It's not that I don't like winter it's more that I love every moment of summer and special times that I spend on Nantucket painting. I have been working on paintings all winter some for myself for future sales and others for clients, custom paintings of homes and cottages.

Above titled: "Nantucket Freedom" 12x16 oil on canvas

I have to say, I'm very much looking forward to this up coming season, I'm Starting to book Spaces for the summer of 2010 if you are looking for a special gift or something special for you here is the place to find the information you need to invest in a custom painting of your favorite view.

I have specialized in custom paintings of investment quality for over 20 years now. Your favorite view of Nantucket can become the painting you have always dreamed of, for your home or office. A family heirloom that will increase in value and be treasured by you and your family for years to come. I would like to welcome you to reserve your space early to enjoy the benefit of having your space for this coming summer. It's almost here and only have a limited spaces available.

Specializing in Custom

~Home and Cottage Paintings

~Yacht Portraits

~Boat Paintings

~Custom views of your favorite Nantucket Landscape

By you taking the time to reserve your space early, I will ensure a place in my painting schedule for your painting this summer. More information on custom Paintings of Nantucket can be found on my website at www.christopherwheat.com

New Nantucket painting Monomoy Creeks, artist Christopher Wheat

2010-01-22T10:56:00.000-08:00

Nantucket Monomoy Creeks 8x10 oil on canvas

One of my favorite places to go and paint while on Nantucket are the Creeks. Here is my latest small painting that captures the beauty and feel of the late summer Monomoy creeks. The sandy road invites you in through Roses known at "Rosa Rugosa" I love the twisting and winding creeks and the patterns that are worn in to the march grasses. Off in the distance is Nantucket harbor with the masts of Sailboats that are on moorings. The original is available and will be releasing a small limited edition print in the next few days. I welcome you to see more Nantucket paintings at www.christopherwheat.com

Interested in a custom painting of Nantucket?

Nantucket Thoughts

2009-12-27T06:35:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I have to say mine was a little less eventful in many ways. However, I truly found more joy this year than all the years I spent running around overspending to make sure I was getting the right gift that would soon be put a aside for the next great gadget that came out. It takes me back to when I was a kid, now that I think of it!

To this day I can remember the one gift that my Grandfather would have for me that trumped all other gifts. Funny now that Im thinking of it and perfectly fits to what I experienced this year. When I was a young boy my Grandfather would leave me a bag of Apples for Christmas and it was the one thing I was always happy to get. You see my Grandfather knew that I loved apples. It was personal and from the heart that he gave me those apples and that is what makes for a special gift, a gift from the heart! So this year we cut back and gave from the heart. We listened the each others stories and the joy and happiness came through this Christmas. A true Blessing!

The New Year is almost here and I find myself thinking more and more about Nantucket. It has already been way to long, yet the days seem to go faster and faster. I'm so anxious to get back the the island and do some paintings and meet new clients. But I know the truth of the long winter days that summer is a long way off. Winter is set in here around me in New York and almost keeps me in lock down mode to my studio and for me that is a happy feeling. Not that I don't like to be social because I do love being around people, I Just find that this is the time I really get to sink into who I am and try to find out the person God wants me to be. A peaceful place for me that I truly enjoy.

I am just getting myself set on doing a series of paintings, large canvases of Nantucket. I'm going through sketches and reference photos to working from of my favorite locations and picking the best of the best. My hope is to come up with over 10 large master works that will be available for sale as soon as they are complete. I will be doing a video update of the progress of each of these a paintings as I work through them. I will have a link here as well as my website www.christopherwheat.com If you have a favorite location on Nantucket let me know what it is, maybe it will be included in the series.

Today, I will be making my first selection of the view and will be getting the main details sketched out on the canvas, Check back tomorrow to see what the first painting will be.

The one thing I love about Painting is that It allows me to jump in the the place that I am painting, So I'm looking forward to Nantucket in the Summer time... Follow me on this journey I will be taking over the next 6 Months and tell your Nantucket Loving Friends too!

New Nantucket Prints for Holiday Shopping

2009-12-08T10:02:00.001-08:00

I just released some New Mini Nantucket prints on My website this morning, www.christopherwheat.com Just in time for Holiday Shopping! The print above is an 8x10 of Brant Point Roses. One of My favorite paintings, this is the painting I was working on in the photo of me painting at Brant Point that is on my website and business cards right now.

Looks like the rest of the day will be left to marketing filling orders, a trip to Starbucks and a walk with the dogs at the Dog park. I do love taking them it's great to see my three Labrador Retrievers run and play and then get herded by my 7 month old boarder collie "Glory". I love watching her she is so intense,just amazing to see her work at such a young age. I'll post some pictures in the coming months for you to see her in action. It's been a few days since I have had time to get there with them and they have been begging me for days and know if I don't do it today, at may be a few more due to the big storm on the way.

Reminding me, I do need to get a new Winter shovel and pick up some salt for the driveway. Still makes me wonder what happened to the shovels, I had three of them last year and some how they have disappeared into thin air. Well, off to Starbucks and look for a shovel. Looks like high winds later today and Snow overnight and heavy snow for the next 6 days. Welcome to winter.

Thinking of Nantucket this Christmas

2009-12-07T06:44:00.000-08:00

It's a cold day her in New York, No snow on the ground yet. The bird baths are frozen and the outside water bowls fro the dogs are frozen solid. Timber stopped as he mad his way into the house and glanced down at the bowl to make sure I was paying attention to him. I replied with i know boy I see! I'll take care of you inside.

Winter is coming as much as I don't want it to be here i do enjoy the slowed pace and with the cold chill in the air it will be a perfect day to be in the studio painting away. However this morning I'm finding it hard dig in. Not that I don't want to paint today. I just have a lot on my mind. This weekend on Nantucket was holiday stroll and I was thinking about being on Island all weekend long. Its been way to long since my last painting trip and I said last year at this time that I was going to make it to Christmas Stroll this year. Well it didn't happen :(

There has been so much of life taking up time, that sneaking in an extra fun event for me is just out of the question, at lest for now. My Mother in Law has been in and out of the hospital for the past 4 months with a roller-coaster of events. It's been hard to watch. But I'm truly thankful that we are here for now. Nantucket can wait for a few more month. I just hope the New York winter will be a soft one. I just dread the thought of a long cold winter.

I have been working on some new paintings that I have been posting to the website along with some new print releases. They are getting a great response for Christmas gifts along with the Nantucket Christmas Ornaments and I will be releasing more paintings and prints as I finish them along the way at www.christopherwheat.com I also have a new way for you to book a custom painting and hold your spot in my up coming years schedule for Nantucket custom paintings. I'm very excited that this year looks like it will be a record year for custom paintings already booking into summer and have many paintings I will be doing over the winter, some from photos and some are southern homes that i will be making a trip to go paint. I hoping in the next year to make a trip along the cost of the us painting Waterfront homes and cottages. A big goal! I should look for some sponsors and to an RV trip across the US. Corporations Interested give me a call 585-329-8997 I guess I just found myself a new project to work on as I was typing this blog. So excited!

Hope you have a great day :)

Christopher

Nantucket Gifts for the Holiday

2009-11-23T14:34:00.001-08:00

Click image to see other Nantucket ornaments

Just updated my website with more Nantucket Christmas Ornaments, Prints and original paintings just in time for the holiday shopping season, Give the gift that will last all through the year from www.christopher wheat .com Gift certificates available to give the gift of a custom painting, Home and cottage portraits boat portraits, custom views.

"Foggy Morning, Walking Dog to Sankaty" Nantucket

2009-11-09T11:27:00.000-08:00

This is my newest painting hot of the easel of the Historic Sankaty Light house on Nantucket Island. This is a 12x24 oil on canvas. The Morning fog is just lifting as the owner walks his best friend a Yellow Labrador retriever to Sankaty Light. One of my favorite things to do before I head off the my painting location for the day is to take an early morning walk. I can totally relate to this painting, I can feel the cool pockets of fog passing them by as they make the way up the sandy road. Hope you enjoy! if you would like to see more of my work check out my web site at http://www.christopherwheat.com

Nantucket Custom Home Portraits

2009-11-06T07:58:00.001-08:00

I just finished this custom painting of a home on Nantucket Island. This Holiday season is coming fast however you can still give that special gift of a custom home or cottage portrait, With a Gift certificate! A thoughtful special gift that will hold memories for years to come. I also specialize in custom Yacht and boat portraits, Landscapes and custom views, As well as Business portraits.

For more information or to reserve a space in my schedule go to www.christopherwheat.com

Nantucket Freedom Christmas Ornaments

2009-10-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

New Nantucket Christmas Ornament Set By Artist Christopher Wheat

If you love Nantucket or have a friend or family member that has fond memories of Nantucket than we have just the gift for you to give or collect for yourself this holiday season. Artist Christopher Wheat Has released 4 of his most popular paintings as Christmas ornaments. Here is the link to the other Nantucket Christmas Ornaments and other Nantucket Paintings and Nantucket Prints. If you know someone that might like this please click on the share button the the page to let your networks know about these beautiful ornaments. . Individually or as a set this will be a special gift that will be cherished for years to come. They are availible at a special price for a limited time as a set.

"Perfect for an ornament exchange party"

Fond memories of Nantucket Island are what keep visitors traveling to Nantucket year after year to enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches of Sconset, Madaket, Surfside, Cisco and steps Beach along with the cobblestone streets of Main Street. The far of island the grey lady of the sea, "Nantucket" has other favorite views that artist Christopher Wheat has captured in his paintings for collectors like Brant Point Light and Sankaty Light, both historic Lighthouses on the island. One of Christopher's favorite spots to paint is Sconset a beautiful small town with Rose covered Cottages of Grey cedar shakes with White trim edged with beautiful flowers and Blue Hydrangeas. Sconset welcomes visitors with rental cottages for the summer season on island Located near Sankaty Golf Club. The painting Nantucket freedom is from one of Christopher recent painting trips to Nantucket and is available on this years ornament set. Christopher also Specializes in custom paintings of Nantucket another great gift option this holiday season is a gift certificate for a custom painting. Reserve your space for a special painting for this coming year. For more information for a special Nantucket Gift got to www.christopherwheat.com

Nantucket Memories in a Painting

2009-10-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

Its hard to believe that the summer is gone and the seasons are changing so quickly. The memories of summer are so vivid that the sounds of the summer on Nantucket are echoing in my studio as I work on my newest painting of the island,(back in my studio in NY). Besides the feeling I get when I'm on location painting on Nantucket, my studio is the one place that I can truly fined myself and do my best work. NY winters are hard to handle at times. I found that locking myself away in the studio and turning up the space heater to a tropical climate a great way to keep the depressing thoughts of the cold far away from my mind as I work on the summer scenes I love so much of Nantucket.

Today it is windy and cold for early October and for some reason, I can feel winter knocking on the door. It's time to get ready for the winter so, I have been working on getting my sketches together and plan out my winter painting schedule.

I'm working on several historic paintings of Nantucket right now that I have wanted to do for several years. One is of the whaling ship the Charles W. Morgan leaving Nantucket Harbor. A 36x60 oil on canvas. The second is a Historic view of the Nantucket Wharfs from the water and the last a street scene of lower Main Street. Also thinking about a holiday painting of Nantucket Christmas Stroll. If you know of some one looking for investment quality paintings of Nantucket please send them a link to my this blog or my website at www.christopherwheat.com Also want you to know you can also follow me at www.twitter.com/nantucketartist look forward to tweeting with you.

For the past 20 years I have made multiple trips a year to Nantucket. Business painting trips, working with clients doing custom paintings or working on capturing the views of Nantucket that have historic value and importance. I have to say there is nothing more rewarding to me than to capture a clients favorite view in a special painting for them to enjoy year round. For all of us that have spent time on Nantucket often the days between our next trip are still filled with the yearning to get back to see the Grey Lady of the sea, Nantucket island. If you have a special view of Nantucket that you would like in a painting, you have found the right place. For more information mailto:artist@christopherwheat.com

Be on the look out in the next month for my post of this painting it will be available upon completion, if you would like purchase be for completion contact me by email.

Nantucket Painting

2009-08-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Sailing off Great Point Nantucket

Wow, its been a great year for my Nantucket paintings, recently sold the original of this beautiful yawl Sailing off Great point. This painting is a great example of my custom portrait skills of Boat and Yacht portraits, A great gift for the upcoming Holiday season or special anniversary gift. I'm currently reserving spaces now an d will hold spaces on a first come first serve basis.

If you are a member of a Yacht club, I also do Yacht club portraits for fundraisers, with a commission of an original painting, I will then release a series of prints for members to collect. For more information on Custom paintings go to http://www.christopherwheat.com We have an end of summer special waiting for you. and look forward to painting that special painting for you.

Best wishes hope to speak with you soon, ~Christopher

Nantucket Freedom, Number 1 selling print this past week.

2009-06-10T16:47:00.000-07:00

Nantucket Freedom (Sconset)

Christopher Wheat has announced that his print Nantucket freedom was the number one selling print this past week as he released many new prints and is offering an introductory price on his signed prints. Nantucket prints

This beautiful painting of the white shell path leading through the warn cedar shake cottages of Sconset draws you in and brings you to that place. The Flags are flying and the summer breeze off the ocean is in the air. There is nothing like Nantucket in the summer time and there is nothing like owning a painting of Nantucket that you can have in your home or office all year round to hold you over until you make your next trip to the island. Discover for your self at www.christopherwheat.com fine art original paintings, Nantucket prints, Custom Portraits of Nantucket.

Nantucket Painting Workshop

2009-05-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

Artist Christopher Wheat announces new dates for Nantucket painting workshops, for summer and fall of 2009.

Learn to paint on the beautiful island of Nantucket, with one of Nantucket's top artists. Christopher has been specializing in paintings of Nantucket for over 15 years now, come join the fun and learn to look at things in a simple yet artistic way that will bring you painting to a new level. This is an intermediate to advanced class, for those looking to paint representational landscapes. For more information on theses classes go to Christopher's workshop page http://www.christopherwheat.com/workshops_lessons.htm

Nantucket Custom Paintings artist Christopher Wheat

2009-05-11T16:08:00.000-07:00

Well it's official headed to Nantucket in a few weeks May 31- June 6th. I will be staying at my favorite Nantucket inn on the island, the Century House on Cliff Rd. Looking forward to a great week of painting historic paintings and will be working with custom portrait clients. If you would like to make an appointment be sure to check out my website a http://www.christopherwheat.com reserve your space by May 31st and get the best price of the season.

"Sometimes the only way to get the painting you really want is to have an artist paint it for you" ~artist Christopher Wheat

Custom paintings of Nantucket, Home portraits, Cottage portraits, Custom views, Boat portraits, Yacht portraits

We all can do better, Earth Day! Everyday.

2009-04-22T11:09:00.000-07:00

It is true like it or not we all can do better. I remember in school that teachers would have us do projects on better ways to keep our environment and earth a heathier, energy efficient and friendly world. What really makes me sad is the fact that since the start of Earth day celebration in 1969, founded by John McConnell an environmental activist, I feel we have not made it priority enough. I was born near that time and 4o years has passed and we still struggle as a nation to have better energy policy, cleaner water and air, We have failed till now. I came across this video a few months ago and want to share it with you. It will speak to your heart, it did to me and brought me to tears. Please take the time to do earth day every day and not just once a year. Let's be the leaders that we once were and not be the follower. This could be the way that we build our economy to a better place than it ever was. We can do it better and we all can do better, so will you join me in sending this message to everyone, We all can do better, Earth Day everyday. Let's find better and more cost effective ways in our transportation and lets utilize the natural resources like the wind to create energy for our homes. Let's look at this time that we live in as a learning curve for all of us. 40 years of missing the mark is heart breaking and that maybe why we are here today looking for better ways. Please join me today and take a new first step in to a better world, Make the commitment for you and your family. Check out this video it broke my heart to see and hear it. This girl was speaking when I was only in high school, imagine if we had listened to her. Yes, we have lost time and damage has been done, but lets not let another 40 or 20 years go unchanged, let us hear and take action this time. Thank you for listening this time. Nantucket artist, Christopher wheat

Nantucket Painting by artist Christopher Wheat

2009-04-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

Madaket Beach Nantucket
artist Christopher Wheat

As an artist I have had the opportunity to paint many custom paintings for clients including this beach path to Madaket Beach on Nantucket island.

This was a special panting for the couple that marks a special moment in there life commitment to each other as there journey through life goes on it will serve as a special remembrance to that special day.

My specialty is custom paintings and if you would like to capture a special view in a custom painting please consider the value in owning one of my paintings.

Currently booking portraits for this summer. I welcome you to view my website at http://www.christopherwheat.com/custom-portraits.htm here you will find the info you need to get started.

Notes: Nantucket is a special place for me and at some point in my life I look to make a significant contribution to the islanders home owners and summer residents with my paintings. I have been painting on Nantucket for over 15 years and over the past 5 years have been making that my main focus. If you know of someone that might like what I do please pass them my name and information.

Art Investment

2009-03-25T07:27:00.000-07:00

I wish more investors would see the light on investing in good art. Why not purchase something you can enjoy and live with while it gains value. Being a successful artist myself I have seen a 10 to 15% increase in value almost ever year for the past 20 years. I have tried to advise my clients over the years as to the value of collecting art. The one great things is that there is virtually an investment for every income level. You don’t have to purchase at the top nor do you want to. The key is to find a good artist that is making a career of being an artist, Not a part-timer. Find an artist that is selling and making art that people like and can understand, representational art is a good place to look… Landscapes, Seascapes, Marine art. Art investment has other advantages, you don’t pay Uncle Sam as the value of the work increase. You also have a direct involvement with how your investment will grow by working with the artist and building them up by investing in new works and sharing your center of friends co- workers and family the investment value of the artist. Don’t be greedy share your artist! Your artist will care for you as a friend and appreciate the support, in return may help you by being the first to see new works and get first pick of new painting. The pick of the litter. You get the best work. The work that will be most valuable and offer you the best return when you decide to sell. As your artist grows so will your investment and remember if you find the right artist the one that I have been talking about above, chances are there will be a day that the values jump over night 50 to 100% and more. The good thing is that as you purchase paintings, even as the artist prices increase year to year you can have the satisfaction of knowing that the value will go up. How many times have you herd of good artwork go down in price? If you are looking for the right artist take a look at http://www.christopherwheat.com to view other works by artist Christopher Wheat, Also specializes in custom paintings, Business Portraits, Home portraits, lake views, landscapes paintings.

The power of social media

2009-03-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

Today I'm looking at the power of social media, Facebook, youtube, twitter and yes blogs.

The success of many businesses will be in the hands of those who accept or reject this form of networking and gathering up of new customers for their business. I have decided to take a long hard look at this form of media and tap in to it's power.

I am always looking for new ways to stay ahead of the pack. If you would like to follow on twitter I'm at www.twitter.com/nantucketartist

New Nantucket paintings will be coming in a few days. Just putting some finishing touches to them and will post as soon as I can.

A Historic Nantucket Painting of Sankaty Light House

2009-03-06T18:56:00.001-08:00

Sankaty Lighthouse before the move ~ Artist Christopher Wheat

The Morning light is fading to afternoon and the September Green is holding on as the summer roses are at the last bloom. Old Sankaty Light house on Nantucket is on the move to a new home. The painting is an 18x24 oil on canvas framed in a gold lief frame. This painting has a historic place now on Nantucket.

My goal in this painting was not only to capture the location of the lighthouse
but the grandeur of the subject and the space and movement around the subject
and the atmosphere, I wanted to make you feel as if you were there and could
walk right up the path.Nantucket Custom Paintings

Christopher Specializes in custom paintings of Nantucket. If you have a special view you would like a painting of Christopher can work with you to capture your special subject in a painting that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Your personal view may be from your properly or a view of your Cottage or home may be what you have in mind or your favorite Nantucket island land mark. Now you can get the painting you want in the size that you need with quality and price that leaves room for growth of investment. Please give us a call if you would like to reserve a place in Christopher's painting schedule for this year. We don't want to miss the opportunity to work with you. Give Christopher a call at 1-585-329-8997
To view more of artist Christopher Wheat's Paintings go to http://www.christopherwheat.com/

Early Morning at Brant Point ~ Nantucket

2009-03-04T14:09:00.000-08:00

Early Morning Brat Point~ Artist Christopher Wheat

There is nothing better than an early Morning walk down to Brant Point. In this painting the owner is with his best pal a yellow Labrador taking a moment to look over the harbor before the morning haze fades off. The painting is an 18x24 oil on canvas.

For more information on this painting mailto:artist@christopherwheat.com

or Call 1-585-329-8997

Passing by Brant Point Nantucket

2009-01-22T15:13:00.001-08:00

Title: Passing by Brant point 8x10 oil on Canvas

Here it is my newest Painting of Nantucket, Brant point is one of my favorite places and have done several paintings of the light over the past few years. Some on my own and others on custom basis. If you have a special place on Nantucket that you would like to have a painting done of this years schedule is starting to take shape, If you have an interest now is the time to reserve your space. This new painting is available $550 in a 18k gold lief frame. Interested call 585-329-8997 or fro mor infrmation http://christopherwheat.com

Steps Beach Nantucket, Painting by Christopher Wheat

2009-01-07T08:46:00.000-08:00

Nantucket Steps Beach Roses 18x24 Oil on Canvas

Here is the the steps beach painting that I started this past year on island. I just finished it up and wanted to post it here for you all to see. The smell of the roses and the soft ocean air can almost be felt as you look at the painting. Lovebirds beware, many have been engaged and married at this little beach on Nantucket. The perfect Nantucket anniversary gift or Nantucket wedding gift for that special someone in your life. I look forward to getting back this summer to do more painting as for now check out more Nantucket paintings at http://www.christopherwheat.com I'll be posting more in he next few days.

Happy New Year! from Paintings of Nantucket.

2009-01-01T18:38:00.000-08:00

I would like to wish all that enjoy and spend time on Nantucket a Happy and blessed New Year. If you take the time to come back to this blog this year you will find that I will be keeping you up to date with my newest Paintings of Nantucket. Discover the best paintings of Artist Christopher Wheat Specializing in custom paintings of Nantucket. Specializing in Home and Cottage portraits, Custom landscape paintings from your property.

For more information call 585-329-8997 or go to www.christopherwheat.com

Two Nantucket paintings SOLD

2008-12-26T21:46:00.000-08:00

The recent painting by artist Christopher Wheat Titled: Path to Brant point Sold at the stated value of $550. Also the painting Titled: Path to Madaket Harbor also just recently sold to collector at the price of $1550. for an 12x16 oil. Christopher has also just completed a new painting of Steps Beach Nantucket that will be posted in the next few days. This painting is an 18x24 oil featuring the rose covered dunes at Steps beach. A perfect anniversary or wedding gift for the Nantucket couple you may know.

Nantucket Freedom

2008-11-25T19:01:00.000-08:00

Sconset is one of my favorite places on Nantucket, Here is my most recent painting an 12x16 oil on canvas. I started it over the summer and just finished it up in the studio.

My goal was to capture the warmth of the sun but also the breeze of ocean air and of course the beauty of the Sconset cottages and assortment of summer flowers on the way to the bridge. The painting is for sale, I haven't posted it on the website yet. First come first serve, $2800. with G/L Frame. Contact by Phone or email.

Path to Brant Point Lighthouse Painting

2008-11-01T10:53:00.000-07:00

Title: Path to Brant Point
8x10 Oil on canvas

This small original is a gem of a painting the soft atmosphere and the subtle changes in light speak of the unique quality of this painting. If you have been to Nantucket and Brant Point you know what I am speaking of. I have photos of provenance to go with the painting for authentication.

The painting is priced at $550. and is framed in 18c G/L frame.

Making a special gift for the holidays!

Call 585-329-8997 or email to Purchase

Nantucket Main Street

2008-10-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

Here I am painting and the early morning fog is just lifting away and I have just been interrupted by this car in front of me. Mind you, if you look up main street there are no other cars to my left about 20 parking spaces. I'll decided to go get breakfast at Even Keel and plan my afternoon painting location with out cars.

Breakfast was great as always (pancakes,bacon, OJ and snack to go) Heading out to Madaket Harbor to paint for the afternoon.

I completed a small painting of the sandy path leading to Madaket Harbor from just past the Marina. You can find the painting on the my Nantucket paintings page a http://www.christopherwheat.com/

Nantucket Christmas Ornament!

2008-10-22T06:57:00.000-07:00

New Nantucket Christmas Ornament

Holiday Brant Point - Christmas Ornament

This 3 inch porcelain round ornament is a great gift for the holidays. A perfect gift for that person that has everything or just has a special place in there heart for Nantucket. Give one as a gift this holiday season to a friend or family member or treat yourself.

The price per ornament is $25.00 Shipping is not included.

order 4 or more and the price per ornament is $20.00+shipping.

To place your order go to www.christopherwheat.com/nantucket-christmas-ornaments.htm

If you have ever been to Nantucket you know the special feeling you get when you see Brant point Light house, It greets you every time you come back the the grey lady of the sea and wishes you well as you leave her. At the Holidays a wreath is perched up on the light house for season. The Nantucket Christmas Stroll is a special time of the year for Islanders and the few who take a venture over to the island to enjoy the season of shopping and friends on the snow covered cobble stone streets of Nantucket.

We have a goal of 200 ornaments by November 15th . A portion of all ornament sales will be used for a charity purpose for our giving back this holiday season to help a family in need.

This ornament is from a painting titled: Holiday Brant Point, Nantucket artist Christopher Wheat.

Special times on Nantucket.

2008-10-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

I have always known, from the first visit to Nantucket that it would hold more memories and special times for me in my life. Birthdays are special more so now than ever. Today marks 40 years for me and just last year at this time I was on a one day trip to the island with my wife. She was at a job interview at the Nantucket MSPCA. I thought, well over the years I have had the opportunity to bring her along with me and that this time I would tag along and make a one day painting trip out of it. It was a beautiful day, So I ventured around town to see what was going on and stopped in to some of the galleries to say hello and then ran over to Even keel to get an Orange Juice and a muffin. I decided to go down to the wharf to paint. Not many boats in the harbor and the charter sail Endeavor was in her slip. The painting can be found in my earlier posts. Well ,anyway I wish I was there today painting. Today also marks half my life I have had the opportunity to painting scenes of Nantucket and I'm looking forward to many more. I will be posting some of my new paintings in the next few days so check back. Coming soon Sconset Roses and a great painting of the dunes at Steps Beach Nantucket. One of these might make a great gift for the fast approaching holidays for you Nantucket Lovers. I will be painting some smaller paintings over the next few weeks that will also make great Christmas gifts also, I have a new Christmas ornaments I will be releasing of "Holiday Brant Point" on October 27th, Hope you like it! Get one for yourself or give as a gift.

http://www.christopherwheat.com/

New Painting of Nantucket Endeavor Setting out ~ Christopher Wheat

2008-08-30T12:12:00.000-07:00

The wharf at boat basin is one of my favorite places to paint. This painting is a 12x16 oil on canvas. I started it on location and finished it back in my studio. I love the feel of the harbor in this scene along with the flag flapping in the wind. The Endeavor is a sailing charter boat and has been operating since 1987 and runs from May to October. You can find their website at http://www.endeavorsailing.com/

The painting is available at http://www.christopherwheat.com/ along with other great Nantucket Paintings.

Happy sailing!

Nantucket Custom Paintings

2008-08-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

For over 20 Years now, I have specialized in custom paintings of Nantucket, Cape Cod and the Finger Lakes. Take a look at my video and check out my Custom portraits page on my web site at http://www.christopherwheat.com You will also find great paintings of Nantucket landscape such as Brant Point, Sconset, The Wharf, the cobble stone streets and Sankaty light house and more. Now is the time to reserve your space for a custom painting for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Sometimes the only way to get the painting you really want is to have an artist paint it for you. ~ Artist Christopher Wheat

Nantucket Artist Christopher Wheat

2008-07-14T18:53:00.000-07:00

New Painting Nantucket Rose Cottages.
One of my favorite things about Nantucket is the the grey house with the white trim and all the roses. And yes don't forget about the hydrangeas. nothing says Nantucket more! This past year I planted a half dozen around my home studio to give me the feel of Nantucket when I can't be on island. However, I'm having problems getting them to turn the blue color I love so much. If any one has any solutions your help would be greatly appreciated. I have put several applications of aluminum down and no change. Help! The next time I'm on island painting I'm going to have too find some one to help me find the solution.

I was walking through the Cottages at Sconset and found these chairs so inviting to the eye with the seeder Grey and focused in on them. The original is sold however I just released a small number of prints. The print size is 16x20 framed is 20x24 inches.

I just started another painting of Sconset today I'll post it in a week.

Next painting trip is in August and then in September. I will be working from the sketches and Photo I took on this past trip and will be posting them on the blog and website over the next few weeks, hope you like them. More Nantucket Paintings. Also looking for Charity's to get involved with on Nantucket island.

Nantucket Workshop

2008-06-03T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hi to all, I just wanted to let you know about the workshop dates for my Nantucket oil painting workshops. The dates are subject to a 7 student minimum for the workshop. I would also like to keep the workshop class size to no more than 15 artists. The cost of the workshops doesn't include food or lodging expenses.

I recommend the Century House. That is where I stay. If you need help finding a place to stay please let us know and we will make recommendations.

Doing a demonstration painting for Nantucket painting workshop. At boat basin

Nantucket oil painting workshop July 7th-8th Cost for both days $550.

Nantucket oil painting workshop August 18th and 19th Cost for both days $550.

Nantucket oil painting workshop September 8th and 9th Cost for all three days $550.

*If you would like to organize a group workshop please contact at 585-329-8997

Learn to paint with Artist Christopher Wheat

Discover the Artist within you at a Christopher Wheat Painting Workshop, All Levels welcome. Christopher has been painting for over 20 years in Watercolor and oils. As a self-taught Artist, Christopher can give you the insight to some of the common questions that may come about in your endeavors at painting. I will be painting in oils for the workshop.

We will start daily with lecture and demonstration of principles, followed by the students' application of an afternoon of painting. Christopher will give individual instruction as needed throughout the afternoon and close each day with Question and Answer. ( 9:30 to 5) with a 2 hour lunch each day.

Take the next step to becoming the artist you always wanted to be!

Reserve your space today! 585-329-8997 or sign up here http://www.christopherwheat.com/

email artist@christopherwheat.com

Painiting at Nantucket Boat Basin

2008-04-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

Well, just made plans for the end of spring to get back to Nantucket and find out where things will be headed for me this Summer on island.

I will be focusing on custom paintings of Nantucket for clients for most of the summer. However, I usually plan out 15 to 20 painting for the year that will be for dealers and private collectors. The painting I am working on here is the Endeavor setting out for an afternoon sail. Here is a link to my Nantucket paintings http://www.christopherwheat.com/nantucketpaintings.htm If you are interested in custom painting send me an email and we can make arrangements to book your painting in my 2008 schedule. I will be posting a new Yacht portrait I have been working on in the next week.

New Blog! New Painting! New Website!

2008-04-16T19:43:00.000-07:00

Welcome to all that find this blog. My name is Christopher Wheat, I'm a artist (painter) I have been focusing paintings of Nantucket for over 15 years now. I love the island it is a place that I have a strong connection to and find that this comes out in my paintings of Nantucket. I specialize in custom paintings, home and cottage portraits, seascapes, landscapes, boat portraits and business portraits. If you know of someone that might like a painting like this please forward them to my new website at http://www.christopherwheat.com/

I have just competed the new design of the site and will be launching it later this month so, Check back to see all my new paintings and print releases.

The picture to the right is of me painting at Brant Point Light house, Nantucket this past summer. I had a wonderful stay at the Century House the in on the cliff. This inn is where all the top artists painting on the island stay. The owners Gerry and Jean Ellen are celebrating 25 years on island as the innkeepers of the oldest running boarding house on the island. This year will be 175 years for the Century House. It is my favorite place to stay. I will be heading out in a few weeks for my spring painting trip . I will be hosting a painting workshop on island this summer keep a look out here and on my workshops page for dates and details. If you are interested in taking an artist workshop or would like to organize one in your area please contact me and we can go over the details.

I am looking to make connections with art collectors and dealers on Nantucket as well as nationally. I am also looking for a publisher to work with, books and magazine.

Besides the obvious (Painting), I enjoy sailing I have 20 ft O’day, she is a good old girl. I also like to bike and hike in the summer. Learning Acoustic Guitar, Getting back in to baseball can’t pick a team though. Pets, love my dog Timber a 3 year old Chocolate Labrador retriever. I'm also working with a local Labrador retriever rescue fostering and helping great labs that have been neglected or just dealt a bad card in life recover and find a new loving home.