West Chop and East Chop

“West Chop and East Chop” is an evocative abstract painting that captures the dynamic essence of Vineyard Sound between the two peninsulas framing the entrance to Vineyard Haven Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard. The composition features layered, undulating horizontal bands of color—predominantly cool blues, teals, and greens in the lower two-thirds, evoking the rhythmic swells and choppy waves of the water—interwoven with accents of warm reds, oranges, and yellows that suggest sunlight reflecting off the surface or distant shorelines. The upper portion transitions into a moody, atmospheric sky blending deep blues and greens at the top with a hazy reddish-brown horizon line, hinting at a dramatic sunset or stormy dusk over the sound. The piece employs bold, textured brushstrokes and a pastel-like softness to convey movement and depth, transforming the real-life coastal landscape into a vibrant, emotional interpretation of nature’s turbulence and beauty.