Business Details
Custom Nautical Watercolor Charts & Personalized Art
My Custom Chart was founded by Richard Perkins, a watercolorist and graphic designer with a lifelong connection to sailing. With over 12 years of experience working on traditionally rigged sailing vessels, including roles as First Mate and Captain, my expertise in maritime culture deeply informs our craft. Our personalized nautical watercolor charts combine artistic precision with technical accuracy, offering clients a unique way to commemorate their boating experiences. Each piece is created using archival inks on watercolor paper, ensuring longevity and quality. We specialize in customizations such as adding boats, homes, or favorite fish, transforming charts into storytelling heirlooms.Our process includes collaborative proofing to ensure every detail reflects your vision. Based in Concord, Massachusetts, we serve coastal regions including Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket, Newport, and beyond. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in decades of sailing experience and formal training from institutions like Massachusetts College of Art. We pride ourselves on creating art that resonates with personal maritime memories while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship. Free shipping is available on all prints, with framing options upon request.
Services
Custom Nautical Charts
Raw Watercolor Prints
Boat Customization
Home Location Addition
Fish Illustration Integration
Framing Services
Commissioned Artworks
PDF Proofing Process
Archival Printing
Regional Chart Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer customization options like adding boats, homes, or fish to charts
- Artist has 12+ years of professional sailing experience on traditional vessels
- Archival inks ensure long-lasting, fade-resistant watercolor prints
- Collaborative proofing process guarantees precise personalization
- Serving coastal regions from Marthas Vineyard to the Virgin Islands
Services
Custom Nautical Charts
Our custom nautical charts merge traditional chart elements with personalized touches. Clients can add boats, homes, or favorite fish to create unique storytelling pieces. Each chart is printed on archival watercolor paper using fade-resistant inks, ensuring lasting quality. The process includes collaborative proofing to perfect details like boat placement and text.
Raw Watercolor Prints
Raw watercolor prints showcase the base artistic layer without nautical annotations. This style appeals to those preferring abstract coastal art over traditional chart details. Available in three sizes, these prints highlight the natural beauty of watercolor while maintaining the geographical essence of featured regions.
Boat Customization
Boat customization adds personal vessels to charts using client-provided photos. We render boats in accurate nautical style, including optional details like boat names and positioning coordinates. This service requires collaborative proofing to ensure precise placement and artistic fidelity before final printing.
Framing Services
Professional framing options enhance our watercolor charts with protective and decorative finishes. Clients can request framing details via email or phone consultation. We offer various styles to complement both traditional nautical charts and abstract watercolor prints, ensuring proper archival preservation.
Commissioned Artworks
Commissioned artworks allow clients to request specific regions or chart variations not in our standard offerings. This service involves direct consultation to define scope, pricing, and artistic approach. Ideal for unique coastal locations or specialized nautical themes requiring tailored illustration.
People
Richard Perkins
Artist & Founder
Richard Perkins is a watercolorist with 12+ years of sailing experience on traditional vessels. He directed a documentary on Concordia Yawls and graduated from Massachusetts College of Art. His maritime expertise informs our chart designs.
Questions
How do I customize my nautical chart?
Choose 'With Customization' during checkout, upload a photo of your boat/house/fish, and add text. We'll send a PDF proof for approval before printing.
What regions do you cover?
We offer charts for Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Newport, Mount Desert Island, Long Island, Bermuda, and Virgin Islands. Custom regions available upon request.
Is shipping free?
Yes, we provide free standard shipping on all unframed prints within the continental United States.
Can I return a customized chart?
Customized charts are final sale. We send PDF proofs to ensure accuracy before printing to prevent return issues.
How long does production take?
Standard prints ship within 5-7 business days. Customized charts require 2-3 days for proofing plus production time after approval.
Do you offer framing options?
Yes, framing services are available. Contact us via phone or email to discuss styles, sizes, and pricing details.
