Paul McPhee is an American artist born and raised in Southern California and currently residing on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
McPhee grew up with a love for the sea and through the use of watercolors and oil he captures the beauty of the ocean and the life that inhabits it. His extraordinary talent has placed him as one the nations premiere marine life artists. His work has been featured in major galleries and exhibitions nationwide, including Wyland and Hogue Galleries.
McPhee, also a renowned sports fish artist, has been the featured artist for fishing tournaments worldwide. His artwork has appeared on multiple sport fishing magazine covers including Pacific Fisherman and Marlin as well as on a commemorative Florida Fishing & Game stamp.
In 1999 McPhee's cover album design for the band Great White resulted in a Grammy nomination. McPhee was also responsible for creating the major motion picture storyboards for the 2010 action-western, The Last Rites of Ransom Pride.
In 2005 McPhee was licensed by Universal Studios to paint a series of JAWSJAWSFESTJAWS art has since sold worldwide, and he is currently producing new JAWS-related works to be unveiled at the August 2012 event, JAWSFEST: THE TRIBUTE, on Martha's Vineyard.
McPhee has been involved in marine conservation initiatives through the years and has contributed art to benefit the National Coalition for Marine Conservation and Mote Marine Labs. In accompaniment of his original JAWS art, he will be showcasing several original shark pieces during JAWSFEST: THE TRIBUTE
During his time on Martha's Vineyard's McPhee has been continually inspired by the natural beauty of the Island. Many of his upcoming pieces include images that capture the panoramic splendor of Edgartown harbor, the rustic charm of Menemsha, and the agrarian beauty of the Up-Island countryside.
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