Every day we publish articles that talk about wonderful and unique luxury yachts from around the globe, describing some of them in the smallest of details, yet very seldom do we talk about the art that has been chosen to give that special touch and personal feel to the vessels, that many times represent the second home to the Owners. A wonderful art will make even the most discern charter guests feel right at home. We are not going to talk about any private or charter yacht in particular, but an artist that captures the beauty of the sea and the emotions of sailing. David Schor is an artist who has created thousands of paintings for clients from around the world, with a variety that only few artists can produce.

Cliffs of Cap d'Ail - painted by David Schor

David Schor has created a number of beautiful paintings depicting sailing or motor yachts, as well as original portraits of yacht Owner’s, Captains and their families. In addition he has been commissioned by such seagoing organisations as the Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Key West Sunset - painted by David Schor

David Schor’s painting of ‘Sailing and all things Nautical’ captures the emotion of sailing in a manner unique to the artist. He and his wife, Olga, lived with their son on their sailboat, The Second Wind, after the Hurricane Andrew destroyed their Miami home and previous sailboat in 1993.

Man and his Toy - painted by David Schor

The artist and his wife spend majority of their time travelling around Europe and throughout the USA. Most of the time David works ‘on-location’, creating fabulous work for clients from varied places, such as Italy, France, Norway, England, Germany and Australia.

Polynesia of St Kitts Sunset - painted by David Schor

His extensive list of clients is the testament to the work that only David is able to bring to any home, organisation or a superyacht interior. He captures the needs of his clients, then he goes to work until he is satisfied that he has been able to capture the essence of the subject.

Battling the Sea - painted by David Schor

His work may be found in many prestigious homes and organisations worldwide, public places as well as on luxury yachts, magazines, books, newspaper articles and on television.

Chased - painted by David Schor

David’s latest recognition is found on the cover of the magazine titled ‘Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery’. His subject, Jeremiah, an exotic bird, is perched on a branch and surrounded by such beautiful colours as only David can create. Animals, people, landscapes, families at play or combination of all, are David’s specialities.

Right at You - painted by David Schor

Approximately five years ago, he was commissioned to create a painting of Castello De Vachan to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the League of Nations. A copy of the painting now hangs in the Castello de Vachan in San Remo, Italy (The original being in London at the client’s home).

Many of the USA’s  YMCA’s have copies of the Four Values, original paintings that David was commissioned to create for the national YMCA of the USA. Each painting depicts a value by telling a story . The originals are the property of the YMCA and were published as Limited Editions.

Ahead - painted by David Schor

Rotary International, in a similar fashion, commissioned the artist to create stories with his brush, and so he also made it possible for Rotarians around the world to see their valuable work through Limited Editions of the paintings. The Rotary International’s Four Values are now the property of this well known organization. These are just a few of the public works of artist David Schor.

Artist at work - Image courtesy of David Schor

For those interested to know more about David’s work and talk to this wonderful artist:

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, The Jaguar Car Collection, Miami Childrens Hospital, YMCA of the USA, Johnson and Wales University, Homestead Florida and Its Major League Training Complex, Greater Miami YMCA (Official Artist), The University of Miami Hall of Fame, Norwegian Caribbean Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Casa De La Paz, St. Augustine Florida, Key Lyme Sailing Club, Key Largo, Florida, Private Collectors worldwide (unnamed for reasons of confidentiality) and many more …