Description :

Tiny Regatta is a serene and luminous watercolor by Danny Mayes, capturing a quiet moment on calm coastal water. A small cluster of sailboats drifts across the glassy surface, their reflections shimmering beneath them. The soft gradient sky—moving from warm rose tones into cool blue—sets a peaceful, early‑morning or late‑evening mood.

Mayes’ watercolor technique is gentle and fluid, allowing the light to diffuse naturally across the scene. The forested shoreline on the left adds depth and anchors the composition, while the central sailboat becomes the focal point, catching the last glow of light. The overall effect is tranquil, intimate, and beautifully atmospheric—an excellent example of Mayes’ ability to convey motion and mood with minimal, expressive strokes.

Artist Bio — Danny Mayes (American, b. 1950s)

Danny Mayes is a Pacific Northwest painter known for his bold, intuitive brushwork and expressive depictions of regional life. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Mayes originally trained as a boxer before earning a scholarship to the Burnley School of Commercial Art (later the Art Institute of Seattle). There he studied under Northwest master William Cumming, whose influence can be seen in Mayes’ gestural linework and dynamic compositions.

Working primarily in acrylic and watercolor, Mayes paints maritime scenes, street life, Alaska and Northwest landscapes, and character‑driven portraits. His work has been collected by the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, and numerous corporate and private collectors. Mayes is admired for the immediacy, warmth, and sense of movement he brings to every subject—qualities that shine in Tiny Regatta.

8.5 x 7