Our Story
A few years ago, when I purchased our 1978 Bristol 35.5C, Fidget, I scoured the internet in search of a rendering that matched our boat. Just something to hang in the den to celebrate our new on-the-water home. I didn’t find what I was looking for, but along the way, I became inspired by the technical drawings I found from traditional marine artists and the simple elegance of the classic half-hull models that popped up during my search. Being an illustrator and a graphic designer by trade, I set out to create exactly what I wanted. The result? A modern blend of a traditional yacht illustration and a classic half-hull model fashioned into a high-quality print.
I started Dogwatch Art Co. to make high-quality custom half-hull prints beautiful, accessible, and affordable so mariners like you could showcase their own boats. No brag wall can be complete without a custom half hull print from Dogwatch Art Co.
- Founder, Mike Boardman
Our Founder
Newport, RI, designer and sailor Mike Boardman got his start at Sailing World Magazine. If you picked up the magazine in the late 90s, you likely came across more than a few of his "little boat" diagrams. A few sea miles and career moves later, Mike returns to his roots, combining design and his passion for boats with some of the most highly detailed custom boat drawings on the market today.
