Bob Allen, Art in Public Places

Saratoga Springs Visitor's Center

297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

August 2nd-30th, 2026

Artist Statement 

All of my life I have marveled at the beauty of a sailing ship. When I doodled in school it was
always of what I envisioned as various sailboats. Through the years historic ships, boat models, maritime books, sailing and maritime art have become part of my life. Through a series of fortunate events I have spent thousands of hours on sailing and motor yachts as captain.

As it turns out I'm influenced by my heritage... I'm a direct descendant of Admiral William (Bull) Halsey if WW II.

 My art depicts ships of a historic nature involved in maritime trade, battles, racing, and pleasure. I use cooler coloring and primal painting techniques to maintain the kinetic character of the subject, it's place in history, and further preserve the beauty and charm of
the sailing ship.

"Extraordinary paintings, and use of color." James Kettlewell Professor Art History, Harvard I was selected for the National Society Of Marine Artists juried invitational marine exhibit at the Lyme Art Gallery held in conjunction with their 17th Annual Conference.