Cortney Skinner

In case there’s some interest, here’s my book, 15 original paintings, many illustrations and lots of research & information. Only $15. paulreverehouse.org/product/paul-r…

I haven’t posted much here since my book came out last July. X seems to have changed a bit from how it began as Twitter to what it’s become now. I have 294 “followers” ( not sure what that means) so I’m not sure if staying here is worthwhile?

@IncognitoMeems Wonderful photos! Thank you!

@CortSkinner I got to visit in April. Gave me chills to stand in the same space where these legends were 250 years ago.

This is my painting of the room where Revere met Hancock & Adams to warn them of the danger of the approaching British troops. I painted in the three figures after establishing the lighting inside the room.

@Patriot1930949 Yes! This room has a few pieces of furniture original to the house. It’s a marvelous historical site!

It’s National Camera Day! Here’s my painting of an early 1900s Kodak.

More details about the illustrations in my book, now available from the Paul Revere House. For the painting of Revere alerting Adams and Hancock in Lexington, each figure required separate studies since the lighting was so complex.

We are thrilled to announce our latest publication, a meticulously researched & beautifully illustrated book telling the story of the Midnight Ride, written & illustrated by @CortSkinner, using Paul Revere's own accounts is now available! bit.ly/4l1PK7W

The date has been set for my book signing at the Revere House in Boston. I might be there the following day depending on staffing availability. paulreverehouse.org/event/paul-rev…

My Revere book is scheduled for delivery to Boston tomorrow. I’m signing & remarquing bookplates for books I won’t be able to sign in person. I designed a little bookplate with space for a signature and a small sketch of a Revere-ish theme. What’s a good subject for the sketch!

Here’s another painting of subject matter other than Paul Revere. This guy is Lancelot. I believe I did this for a collectible card set. That’s Camelot in the distance.

Just issued today, a wonderful set of postage stamps by Greg Harlin illustrating the “Battlefields of American Revolution.” Support the USPS by using snail mail and also resisting the attempts to privatize, defund, and dismantle this important American institution.

Aside from my historic painting, I’ve painted other subjects … still lifes, landscapes, etc.

As the scene in the Hancock Adams room was developed, I brought in a few more bits of “set dressing” to the painting.

The sketch for the painting of Revere’s arrival in Lexington to warn Hancock & Adams of the British march from Boston. I first painted the empty room with ambient moonlight and a few pieces of furniture original to the house in 1775. This was the proper angle to tell the story.

The Lexington Historical Society was especially generous in giving us access to the Hancock Adams room for detailed reference photos as well as a special look at a surviving example of what witnessed the events that evening (to be posted later on).

As the book goes to the bindery for a July release - I’ll continue to highlight the details, research & reference that went in to creating the book over an eight year period. Getting an accurate effect of the moonlight on that night was one important factor.

The final signatures/proof of my Revere book was delivered yesterday and I just approved it 2 hours ago. The book will now go to the binder and my guess is that July will be the release and signing at the Revere House in Boston.