Visit the Art Gallery at Seaview Dolce and jump into the paintings hanging on the walls. Leon D Wescoat III is the property’s featured artist this month, and his realistic, yet playful scenes makes it easy for any area visitor to imagine how his surroundings have inspired his work.
Born into a tugboat and marine construction family in the 1950s, Leon D Wescoat III is an artist of humble beginnings. Growing up on the water and watching his family work instilled his love for all things nautical and in time, inspired the strokes of his paintbrush. He’s been painting for more than thirty years with no formal training, yet has been able to improve and hone his skills with practice and dedication to the craft. Those who see his work often look twice; could it be a photograph? He’ll sometimes paint from a photograph he’s taken, but most of the time, he paints from the memories of his everyday adventures. Recently, Wescoat has started painting outdoors on site to improve technique and push his craft further. When he’s not painting or at home with his family, Wescoat works in heavy marine construction. We at Seaview feel fortunate to exhibit his work and join the ranks of dozens of galleries and museums that have recognized his incredible talent.
