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Kirk McBride

After college at the University of Maryland, Kirk McBride won "Best in Show" at the first local art show he entered, encouraging him to make painting a lifelong pursuit.  He has been at it since the 1970s, part-time while teaching and raising a family, and full time since the early 90s.  A switch from watercolors to oils 18 years ago led to plein air painting. This led to travels where he has met and shared experiences and knowledge with painters from all over. In recent years Kirk has traveled the East Coast from Florida to Maine exploring the docks and fishing shacks, the old wooden boats and the people who make a living from the sea.  His paintings are a way of chronicling this vanishing piece of American life. Kirk has been elected a “Signature Member" of the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association and has participated in many painting events. Kirk has been invited to and painted in the Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational four times, Plein Air Easton four times, and Paint Annapolis six times, winning awards, including Artist’s Choice in Annapolis.  Kirk's love of water and boats has led him to being selected as a "Signature Member" of the American Society of Marine Artists.  He is also an Artist Member of the Salmagundi Club.  ​

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CHINCOTEAGUE COTTAGES
Kirk McBride

$595
Oil Painting -  11" H, 14" W
Framed - Total: 17" H, 20" W

If you drive down some of the unpaved backstreets on the Island you can discover some colorful cottages.
Questions?   Email kirkmcb@me.com
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NOT FISHING TODAY
Kirk McBride
$495
Oil Painting -  9" H, 12" W
Framed - Total: 15" H, 18" W


The white hull of this modern, fiberglass deadrise style fishing boat was reflecting the colors of the ground and sky.  That's what caught my eye and led to this painting.
Questions?   Email kirkmcb@me.com
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SEAFOOD SHOP
Kirk McBride
$750
Oil Painting -  12" H, 12" W
Framed - Total: 18" H, 18" W

The collection of colorful baskets and floats caught my eye and reminded me of great seafood I have eaten on Chincoteague.
Questions?   Email kirkmcb@me.com
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FAST MOVING CLOUDS
Kirk McBride
$650
Oil Painting - 9" H, 12" W
Framed - Total: 15" H, 18" W


The skies were changing every minute and the cloud patterns were fascinating on this windy day.
Questions?   Email kirkmcb@me.com
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PO Box 257 • Chincoteague • Virginia • 23336
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  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Supporters
  • Calendar
  • Events & Programs
    • Bingo
    • CCA Kitchen Gallery
    • Chincoteague Island Theatre Company >
      • Upcoming Productions
      • Past Productions
      • The Bivalve Trail >
        • Episodes 1-5: The Life of Thomas Downing
    • Classes >
      • Adult & Youth Classes
      • Register for a Class
      • Apply to Teach a Class
      • Kids Art Classes
    • Island Coffeehouse
    • Markets
    • Music at the Dock
    • Plein Air Art Show
    • Storytelling
    • Summer Cinema Series
  • Get Involved
  • Donate