The Regatta 

Dan Graziano painted "The Regatta" using oils, applying them to canvas with brushes. The traditional techniques required to create the canvas, stretch it, prime it, and then work with the slow-drying medium of oil paint, have been passed down through centuries. In "The Regatta", Graziano focuses on the interplay between light, water, and wind. You can almost feel the motion of the waves, and the pull of the sails as the boats navigate the open water. The texture of the paint itself becomes part of the image, defining the movement of the water and the tautness of the sails. This scene, while seemingly straightforward, is a complex interplay of artistic skill and traditional methods. The labor involved in the making of the artwork is clear, both in the time-honored process of oil painting, and in the artist’s skill in capturing the essence of a fleeting moment on the water. By appreciating the materials, making, and context of "The Regatta", we challenge traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.