Marine Memorial on Hampton Beach Youth T-Shirt

This watercolor depicts the Marine Memorial on Hampton Beach in Hampton, NH.
It shows early birds getting ready for a long day at the beach. This is usually a crowded beach and tourist come from all over to enjoy the sun sand restaurants and boulevard shopping.
The monument was completed and dedicated on Memorial Day, May 30, 1957. On Veterans Day, 1970, the American Legion Post #35 of the Hamptons, dedicated two flag poles at the monument, which fly the American and state flags.

The words from the poem by John Gay, written in 1714, in his "An Epistle to a Lady" were selected by Alice Cosgrove to be inscribed at the base of the statue as a tribute to not only the son of William E. Downs, but to all those lost or buried at sea during World War II.

The quote "Breathe soft, ye winds, Ye waves in silence rest." Encircles the bottom of this big statue.

I am a retired registered nurse. I work primarily with acrylics and watercolor. My style is colorful and expressionistic. I enjoy creating paintings from vintage postcards and photos taken on trips around the United States and Europe. I am also a photographer and enjoy creating digital effects. Originally from Amesbury, Massachusetts, I now reside in Florida but travel through New England every summer. I have been actively teaching art classes in Florida and also in NH since 2015 I am a member of the Central Brevard Art Association in Florida. My commissioned work is appreciated for its realism and colorful renderings. I do custom work on request, email me at sandsannem@gmail.com All images are protected under copyright law.