Monhegan is a small island ten miles from the mainland and only about a square mile in area. It is accessible only by boat and is primarily a walking island. Fishing and tourism are the main source of income for the residents, numbering less than 100 year-round. The population swells in the spring through fall with both visiting tourists and part-year residents. There are 9 miles of hiking trails, leading to the highest ocean cliffs on the Maine coastline. The village is on the western third of the island, with lodging, restaurants, and shops. Monhegan has long been an art colony for both artists and collectors of art. I've always wanted to go there to paint, and finally did so in October 2023 and June 2024. This is a collection of plein air works from those visits.