Yawkey Way

I arrived at Fenway Park for the legendary seventh game of the American League Championship Series hours before the start of the game. I wanted to savor the festive Fenway experience, which starts hours before the first pitch. Little did I know that the festivities would continue for several weeks to come as the Boston Red Sox sent on to win the 2007 World Series.

I set up my easel on the famous Yawkey Way – named for the long-time Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey – where a statue of the legendary Ted Williams greets Sox fans getting a head start on game day festivities. Colorful booths selling t-shirts and memorabilia, banners strung across the street, raucous taverns…all establish a carnival atmosphere.

Yawkey Way is the first watercolor study I’ve ever offered as a limited edition canvas. Fans crowded around me as I set up my easel across from Gate D to paint. For the many enthusiastic comments it was obvious my tribute to game day should be made available to Red Sox fans everywhere.