06/23/2026
Charles Martin
"Porch Swing"
Watercolor and graphite on paper, 20 x 14 inches
Charles Martin, known to many for his iconic New Yorker covers, brought the same sense of clarity and quiet observation to his life on Monhegan Island. His work often captures simple moments with a refined, almost meditative quality.
"Porch Swing" reflects that sensibility, where a quiet coastal scene is distilled into soft color, gentle structure, and a feeling of stillness. The combination of watercolor and graphite gives the piece a lightness that invites you to pause and take it in.
Consider spending time with this work and others by Charles Martin, currently available at Gleason Fine Art. https://bit.ly/4twlRA1