We're honored to share that RJ Boyle's graphite drawing "Graphite Sails" was selected as one of the Top 25 art pieces in Marlin Magazine's Reader's Choice Art Gallery — voted on by thousands of Marlin readers and fans.
Each year, Marlin Magazine — the world's leading publication for offshore sportfishing — invites artists from across the marine art world to submit their best work. In 2018, 98 pieces were submitted and uploaded to Marlin's Facebook page, where readers voted for their favorites over the course of an entire month. "Graphite Sails" earned enough votes to land among the top 25 selections, standing alongside work from some of the most respected names in marine and wildlife art.
About "Graphite Sails"
Created in graphite on paper at 18×24 inches, "Graphite Sails" captures the power and elegance of a sailfish in flight — rendered entirely in pencil with the level of detail and movement that has become a hallmark of RJ Boyle's artistic style. The piece reflects RJ's deep, firsthand connection to the ocean and the game fish he's spent a lifetime pursuing.
Art Born on the Water
What sets RJ Boyle apart from many marine artists is that he doesn't just paint the ocean — he lives it. As the owner of RJ Boyle Studio in Lighthouse Point, Florida, and a pioneering figure in daytime swordfishing, RJ brings decades of real offshore experience to every piece he creates. His artwork captures moments that only someone who has spent thousands of hours on the water can truly understand — the tension of a tight line, the explosion of a billfish breaking the surface, and the quiet beauty of the deep blue.
Being recognized by Marlin Magazine's readers — many of whom are serious offshore anglers themselves — is especially meaningful, because these are the people who know the ocean best.
Read the full feature: Marlin Magazine – Top 25 Reader's Choice Art Gallery
Shop the full collection: Browse all RJ Boyle marine art prints
