Pam Pahl Wall Art

Pam Pahl's love of waterfront subjects developed naturally after the purchase of a small Viking sailboat when she was just 21. Her love of sailing ignited and soon she began raceboat crewing, making trips to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. Although born and educated in England, Pam is a longtime resident and citizen of the United States who makes her home in St. Augustine, Florida. Her intense attraction to the sea led her to a longtime career in the management end of the marine industry. There she learned about yacht design, working with boatyards and interior designers. She also sketched as needed. Later, Pam and her husband decided to make a complete change and live aboard a 50-foot boat. But, they soon discovered it to be impractical. While "floating around," Pam discovered watercolors. She had found her artistic medium and sailed into learning everything she could about it. With her talent, knowledge, and enthusiasm she began doing commissioned paintings of yachts for people she knew in the marine industry. Her career as a full time artist was christened only a few years ago, as several galleries began selling her work in St. Augustine. She is active in the St. Augustine Art Association and co-chairs the semi-annual fine art & crafts festivals. In addition, she exhibits at shows in the north Florida and southern Georgia areas. While the spectrum of Pam Pahl's work is relatively narrow, centering primarily on boats and buildings, you will feel a vibrancy that sails from her paintings. Her palette consists of only a few colors, 6-8 normally, but they are mixed and combined to produce an abundance of color ranges. Boats are not stationary objects so Pam must find appropriate subjects and photograph them when she has the opportunity. Using photographs she will often use a dozen different ones combined to create a final piece. Her work is pleasantly serene, but also possesses a riveting dramatic quality. They can seem peacefully safe at rest yet ready to sail into action when called. Pam Pahl's paintings are satisfying and offer a buoyant refreshing similarity to ocean spray on warm skin.