Painting of the Month
NOVEMBER 2026
Welcome to my 'Painting of the Month' page. Featured maritime originals from past to present are shown here, representing the finest of my paintings over the years. Discover my latest artworks and know the story behind them. Maritime art focuses on the sea, yachts, classic boats, schooners, Naval ships, harbours, and coastal scenes. It often captures the spirit of seafaring and the relationship between people and the ocean. As a British artist, working in the UK, my paintings continue to keep alive this artistic tradition.
Sophie, Round The Island Race, 2016
Original | Available
Explore this exceptional painting of the classic 1892 Falmouth punt Sophie, racing in the 2016 Round the Island Race. This artwork celebrates British coastal heritage with refined realism. The composition captures the dynamic interplay of light, motion, and tradition, presenting Sophie not only as a maritime subject but as a symbol of enduring craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors who value nautical history and contemporary mastery, this painting stands as both a tribute and an investment in Britain's maritime legacy.
Sophie was converted from a Falmouth Quay Punt to a yacht in 1912, from a gaff yawl to a cutter in 1920 and was then given a Bermudan rig in the 1940's. Her rig was returned to gaff cutter in 2006 during a major restoration started in 2001. She was built in 1892 by W.E. Thomas.
PAINTING DETAILS:
Title: Sophie, Round The Island Race, 2016.
Inspiration: This painting was inspired by a photograph taken by sailing & sports photographer, Alex Irwin.
Medium: Acrylic on premium high quality cotton canvas.
Canvas size: 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.)
Frame: Not framed. I recommend you have this painting framed.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Painting Price: £11,500
Available: Direct from the artist. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.
Email: info@markwoollacott.com
Price includes UK delivery
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How to Order This Painting
Ordering this painting is easy. Simply email me your contact details and let me know the title of the painting you wish to purchase (i.e. Sophie, Round The Island Race, 2016) and I will email you an invoice so you can make your payment. Please supply your full name, address and delivery address (if it is different from your home address) email address and telephone number — these details will have to go on the invoice. I will also have to provide this information to the delivery courier, who will require this information from me in order to deliver the artwork to you.
Once I have received the full payment from you for the artwork, I will carefully package the painting (including its certificate of authenticity) and prepare it for collection by the courier. I shall keep you updated by email and let you know when the courier will be collecting the artwork from me, and I will also provide you with a tracking reference number, which will allow you to check the status of the painting on the courier's website once it has been collected from me. This number will provide you with up-to-date information while the artwork is in transit and en route to your address.
Important: Please ensure that you, or someone assigned by you, will be at the delivery address to receive the artwork when it is delivered by the courier. The parcel containing the painting may require a signature on delivery.
Order the Art Print
Sophie, Round The Island Race, 2016 art print is available to buy online at Fine Art America. Choose from a variety of print sizes, select quality fine art papers, print types (e.g. paper print, canvas print, metal print etc.), and framing options to suit your home or style.
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