White swan-shaped pedal boat glides across calm water with a person at the helm, a red garland around its neck, in a park with trees and boats. Wildest Dreams.

Readers’ Project, Issue 44

Larry Columbo built WILDEST DREAMS, a 30′ tall, swan-shaped floating sculpture on his front lawn in Brewster, New York. The unusual watercraft has a cabin that sleeps two just below the neck. The swan’s wingspan is 60′. Larry is a commercial artist who has built other boats, including a 16′ Viking ship and a 42′ Roman Galley. He uses WEST SYSTEM Epoxy.

An iceboat with a wooden frame and two white sails sits on a frozen lake; three people in winter gear stand nearby as a blue sky and distant hills loom. Text found: 1888

 

Two-hulled sailing catamaran with tall masts and large triangular sails is moored in a calm harbor, surrounded by pilings and distant buildings. Rocking chair rests on curved rockers; carved wooden frame with vertical spindles, high back, and armrests. Set against a dark, plain backdrop, the seat and back show natural wood grain.