Oil painting of Town Quay marina in Southampton with a Red Jet ferry arriving in the early evening. — Southampton maritime paintings collection by Gregory Smith

Southampton (Plein Air)

I've lived in Southampton for several years, so here's a collection of oil paintings I've made on location, showing Southampton's maritime life: Ocean Village marina, Town Quay, and other familiar waterfront views.

14 paintings

Plein air oil painting of motor yachts moored in Ocean Village marina on a calm early morning.

Ocean Village Sunrise

Morning field sketch of Ocean Village marina Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Oil painting of Town Quay marina in Southampton with a Red Jet ferry arriving in the early evening.

Town Quay, Southampton

A Red Jet ferry approaches as we look out over Town Quay marina Oil on panel · 16″ × 20″ Available

Southampton Grain Terminal

The grain terminal, viewed from Ocean Village marina Oil on panel · 12″ × 16″ Available

Ocean Village

Mid-day field sketch of Ocean Village marina Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Summer Light Ocean Village

Field sketch of Ocean Village marina on a bright day Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Town Quay

The Red Jet terminal with ferries alongside Oil on panel · 12″ × 16″ Available

Capricho

Ocean Village scene with yachts and Harbour Hotel Oil on panel · 10″ × 14″ Available

Impressionistic oil painting of the view from Southampton's city wall looking down towards Mayflower Park, featuring dappled shade and bright sunlight.

Overlooking Mayflower

The view from the city wall towards Mayflower Park Oil on panel · 12″ × 16″ Available

Impressionistic oil painting of the South Coast Boat Show at Ocean Village, showing yacht masts and the tiered Harbour Hotel architecture.

South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2026 - Friday Afternoon

Exhibition yachts and flags by the Harbour Hotel Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Plein air oil painting of Ocean Village marina during the boat show, featuring a prominent blue yacht in the foreground and yellow event flags.

South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2026 - Saturday Afternoon

Exhibition yachts and flags looking out over Ocean Village Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Oil painting of the South Coast Boat Show in the soft morning light, showing yachts moored in Ocean Village with pale skies and yellow event flags.

South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2026 - Saturday Morning

Exhibition yachts and flags in Ocean Village Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Impressionistic plein air oil painting of modern motorboats moored in Ocean Village marina against a backdrop of red brick buildings on a bright day.

Bright day Ocean Village

Vivid summer colours in Ocean Village marina Oil on panel · 8″ × 12″ Available

Portrait-orientation oil painting of a busy marina filled with modern yachts during a boat show.

The South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024

Painted on location in changeable weather Oil on panel · 18″ × 12″ Available

Portrait-orientation oil painting of stone steps leading into the water at Ocean Village.

Rising Tide

View from the far side of Ocean Village Oil on panel · 16″ × 12″ Available

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