Fair Winds (Limited Edition Print)

Fair Winds is a limited-edition nautical fine art print by American oil painter Eric Paul, depicting a dramatic sailing ship from the Age of Sail. Reproduced from his original oil painting on canvas and printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag matte paper (308 gsm), each 16-by-20-inch print features a unique hand-painted acrylic accent and is hand-signed and individually numbered by the artist. Limited to just three prints.

Sold unframed and shipped in a rolled tube.

Why I created "Fair Winds"

I was inspired to paint Fair Winds by a comparison I commonly draw. On difficult days, I often compare life to what it would have been like during the Age of Sail. Eating hardtack, going weeks or even months without a bath, sleeping in a hammock under the constant rocking, climbing rigging all day, and dealing with infestations. Compared to these conditions, the hardships of daily life seem almost trivial. The gold accents symbolize the stark contrast between the excitement of sea stories and the allure of recruiting campaigns compared to the reality of daily life aboard.

By Eric Paul, completed on Aug 30th, 2026.

Please allow 4 to 6 weeks from ordering for delivery, as each print includes a hand-painted accent.