“Charles Mulvey, one of the finest watercolor artists in America, was a Seaview,Washington legend. He worked in the bright pink two-story beach cottage on 42nd Street named The Sea Chest and opened his gallery there in 1955.

“His larger canvas was the Seaview beach he loved. As he walked the dunes and beaches, dug clams, fished the surf and climbed the headlands he had known since childhood, he brought elements of understanding, sensitivity and pure love for his environment into his paintings. Most of his work was devoted to the vision before him, his beloved land, sea and community of Seaview.

“Charles Mulvey and his wife, Kaye, were devoted to the preservation of the character of Seaview. They were ambassadors of welcome and amazing art. Charles never lost the air of humility that he was just an average hometown guy who happened to paint pictures. Always gracious, Charles welcomed with open arms his friends, neighbors, community, visitors, tourists and families to share in the delight of his art and town. Mulvey paintings may be found in private collections across the nation. 

“Charles Mulvey passed away Christmas Eve 2001.”