City Island Pier
About this artwork
This friendly little docking pier sits on the edge of Sarasota's New Pass channel, which is one of the main nautical waterways to the Gulf of Mexico where grouper abound a few miles to the west, explains Fernando. Part of his signature series of nautical scenes capturing the watercraft, wildlife and landscape of his native Florida. He regularly travels, making sketches, taking notes and shooting photographs to later reference in his studio. The result is detailed, intimate paintings that radiate the stunning light and tropical breezes of the Sunshine State.