Sailing has long been part of summer at Deep Creek Lake, and one of the highlights of the season is the annual Sandy Douglass Memorial Regatta. Held in July, the regatta brings Flying Scot sailors together for a weekend of racing and celebrates a boat with deep roots in Garrett County. This year, I wasContinue reading ““Hiking Out” at the Sandy Douglass Memorial Regatta”
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Why I Paint Golf Scenes
Golf is a pretty game and comforting, too. And I don’t think that’s just for me. Maybe that’s why I enjoy painting golf-related scenes as much as I do. If I’m not painting or playing country music with my friends, you can probably find me sneaking off to a golf course to play a fewContinue reading “Why I Paint Golf Scenes”
Autumn Glory and Art at Deep Creek Lake
Every October, Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County draw visitors for the Autumn Glory Festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating foliage, parades, crafts, and community. It’s one of the most popular seasonal events in Garrett County, and it has influenced my work for many years. With Deep Creek Lake marking its 100th anniversary, this felt likeContinue reading “Autumn Glory and Art at Deep Creek Lake”
“Chasing the Wind” Documentary
Deep Creek Lake Sailing on Screen and Canvas A new documentary, Chasing the Wind, takes a look at the sailing community on Deep Creek Lake. It follows the traditions, the families, and the races that have been part of the lake for generations. The documentary was produced by Gina Martino Dahlia, with Cassidy Roark asContinue reading ““Chasing the Wind” Documentary”
The Bluegrass Standard
Featured in “The Art of Bluegrass” I’m excited to share that The Bluegrass Standard featured my bluegrass artwork in a recent article by writer Kara Martinez Bachman, The Art of Bluegrass. Kara captures how my lifelong connection to bluegrass music, starting with childhood memories of the Wheeling Jamboree, eventually found its way into my art.Continue reading “The Bluegrass Standard”
Robert Yonke Art 