Related Links

THE COAST GUARD ART PROGRAM. To find out more about this program or to see their exhibit, click here.

FOUNDATION FOR COAST GUARD HISTORY. To create and sustain a foundation for scholarship, education and preservation of the U.S. Coast Guards history and that of its predecessor organizations.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION. If you can help a child or would like to learn more, please click here. They do wonderful things to brighten a childs life.

HAND CRAFTED MODEL SHIPS. If you enjoy model making, is the site to visit.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF MARINE PAINTERS. Probably best described by the desires of its founder R. Clay Kent: To promote the maritime subject as a cultural medium that others may come to know the joy of the sea.

COAST GUARD PHOTOS. My other site containing only photos of OLDER CG Cutters, Stations, Aircraft, Shipwrecks and a large section devoted to the USRC BEAR from the early 1900's.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MARINE ARTISTS. This organization is dedicated to the Promotion of American Marine Art and the Free Exchange of Ideas Between Artists.

SEA DRAGON MARINE ART STUDIO. This is a beautiful site of marine art and boat models by a fellow Coast Guard artist, David Large.

COAST GUARD CHANNEL.The Coast Guard Channel is the premier web-based entertainment network dedicated to delivering high-quality programming about the U. S. Coast Guard.

HERO SKETCH. A very nice site by Cheryl Ann Roberts depicting her military themed drawings and illustrations of ALL five armed forces.

RAVELL FINE ART. A very talented retired Coast Guard artist and fine marine artists. Site contains Cutters and other ships along with Landscapes, Pets & Wildlife. Be sure to check it out.

PEN & INK ART OF RON GUTHRIE. This is not the ordinary Pen & Art! This is a painstaking process called Stippling whereas the "painting" is composed of hundreds, if not thousands of little dots. His work is beyond description and I urge you to visit his website by clicking here.

COAST GUARD MUSEUM NORTHWEST. A great Coast Guard only museum located in Seattle WA containing thousands of Coast Guard related items including a Lighthouse Service clock, circa 1860, old and new uniforms,ship's wheels, binnacles, etc.,a number of lighthouse and buoy lenses,a piece of HMS BOUNTY,part of 'Old Ironsides", USS CONSTITUTION,the Coast Guard flag carried on the first shuttle flight and much more. Admission is FREE.

THE MARINE ART OF NIKLAS AMUNDSON. A fine young Swedish artist and member of the Swedish Coast Guard. You have to see for yourself his incredible art where some are even painted on old sail canvas from the three masted schooner Sophia.

USS SERPENS COMMEMORATIVE WEBSITE. Devoted entirely to the WWII Coast Guard Manned Liberty Ship. Many original documents and photos.

COAST GUARD TUG ASSOCIATION. A non-profit veteran's organization located in Cleveland, Ohio, whose mission is to preserve the heritage and history of U.S. Coast Guard Tugs, and to continue the camaraderie and Es Sprit de Corp of those veterans who served in them. A site that is highly recommended and worth the visit.

COAST GUARD MODELS. Check out Capt Al's website. The only ALL U.S. Coast Guard model site in the world. Nice variety of everything from Motor Lifeboats to large Cutters. He is also very responsive to your queries.

DON MCMICHAEL STUDIO. Another retired Coast Guardsman and one the of the finest marine artists devoted to aquatic life. Don is an artist that "has been there, done that" and his love of the sea and the creatures within are event.

DIMITRI PAVLOFF STUDIO. A great Sonoma County California Watercolorist. Please be sure to check out his trollers and seascapes.

COAST GUARD PATCHES. If your researching or just looking for a great Coast Guard patch, this is the site to visit.

44 FOOT MOTOR LIFEBOATS. Dedicated to the U.S. Coast Guard designed 44' Motor Lifeboat, which was also successfully used by many other rescue organisations throughout the world. You will find among other things, information, photos, a forum, links, downloads, greeting cards, motor lifeboat art and even a kids section.

THE NAUTICAL ART OF ROBERT B. DANCE. This is a "must see site" of a North Carolina gentleman who is considered one of the countries premere nautical artist. Be prepared to smell the salt air!

LOUIS STEPHEN GADAL. An ASMA member and another Coast Guard artist creating outstanding marine art.

THE ART COVE. Former Coast Guardsman Riley Geddings is a local Florida Artist specializing in typical Florida nautical paintings. Very nice work and worth the visit.

PICKERING STUDIO. The fantastic site of Marine Artist Byron Pickering. You have never seen surf portrayed as Mr. Pickering renders them. He even has instructions available in CD and a Surf Video for the landlocked sailor. This is another "must see" site.

REDIMAT. Wholesale matboard prices for artist and photographers. REDIMAT is able to meet all your photo matting supply needs, with our large selection of archival and decorative mat boards from Crescent and Nielsen Bainbridge, Artcare foam board backing, mounting boards, and poly bag photo sleeves.

LARRY JOHNS. A very talented UK artist with beautiful seascapes. Very humorous site with plenty to enjoy. Larry is also an accomplished musician.

SYLVIA WATERS. Another Coast Guard artist and ASMA member. Don't miss her wonderful watercolor tug and seascapes.

STEVE'S MARITIME WEBSITE. A very informative site by Steve Harris of the UK. Many photo's of recent ship disasters. Be sure to also click the vessel types, canals, maritime links and any other place you can click. Site is full of surprises if you enjoy marine information.

WORLD ARTIST DIRECTORY. This is a large site listing artists by state and internationaly.

MARK BODEN MARINE ART. Beautiful realistic marine art. Born, raised, and living in Bermuda, Mark lives aboard a 42 ft gaff ketch with his wife and children. Don't miss this site!

HANS BREEMAN & MARITIME ART. Beautifully executed paintings of the Dutch Merchant Marine of the 50's & 60's. If you love freighters, passenger ships and tugs this is the site for you.

NAVYDAZE. The art of Michael Donegan. A fine Naval, Coast Guard & Aviation artist. Check out his incredible detail. I am sure you will return often

FREDS PLACE. This site is devoted to Coast Guard information. Be sure to click on "links" for several art sites or "photo's" to visit a very large gallery of Coast Guard ships and stations.

USCG LIGHTSHIP SAILORS ASSOCIATION. If you like lightships, look no further. This is a fantastic site with anything you wanted to know about lightships, its crew, photo's, first hand stories etc. Please visit and have a look.

TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION. The mission of the Tennessee Arts Commission is to ensure the citizens of Tennessee have access to and participate in the arts. You may also see the current and upcoming events.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLEET TUG SAILORS. A nice site with a large library of various U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Army tug photos. Created to perpetuate & memorialize the tugs, salvage, tug type ships & those who served in them.

KARA ART. A Switzerland site of contemporary art from all over the world.

MARINEART.COM A maritime art site that contains numerous worldwide marine websites, galleries, library, photographs, history and research sections. A fun site to browse through.

THE NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD. An international organization of ship modelers, maritime artists, nautical archeologists and historians who are dedicated to enhancing the art and experience of ship modeling.

ASK MRS BIDDINGTON. A very informative article on framing and care of your artwork.

BLICK ART SUPPLIES. This is probably the only stop you will have to make for ALL your art supplies.