Summer Cove | Print of Original Oil Painting
The long days of summer are reflected in this painting of a secret cove, off the banks of Fidalgo Island. This painting is a story, unfolding over time, the canvas once reflecting an escape with a friend to see the Golden Gate Bridge. It hung on a wall for awhile, and then was lost in a move, found again, and stashed in a closet. That same friend came back into town, in need of another escape and this time we scurried down cliffs and arrived at Summer Cove. I chose to paint over the original landscape, but left the silhouette paint-lines of the infamous bridge, lingering in faint brushstrokes throughout this new painting.
My impression of the sea, land and sky is so much more than one moment in time. I hope the story of this canvas and it’s many layers encourages memories of journeys over time.
This Giclee print of an original oil painting is printed on archival cotton rag paper. The fine art paper is a luxurious, 100% cotton, premium paper and is acid and lignin-free with an additional 1 inch border. Additional print sizes and printing surfaces (including canvas) may also be arranged through a custom order. Please contact me to inquire about printing commissions. For additional care, handling and framing information, please see the FAQ section. The FAQ section also includes information regarding flat or rolled shipping. Colors of prints may vary based on your device. Prints are made to order so please allow 1-2 weeks for your custom order to ship.
Painting the Tidewater series took me on a journey for a year, exactly to the day. I have dabbled in painting other subjects and exploring different painting styles and Tidewater felt like coming home. Water has always called to me, beckoning with its depth and showy treasures sparkling on its shorelines. I began this series by painting Glass Water on my birthday, early in the pandemic when we were all still trying to figure out how to pass the time for a couple of weeks. The later paintings became a journey through my favorite places and sunny days when the gloom felt like it hung over us like a dark cloud that outstayed its welcome. Dark blues mixed with warm undertones sculpted my water and bright moments of joy in warm peaches, pinks, and reassuring greens dotted my coastlines and tree-lined cliffs. Strong rocks and boulders, undeterred by the anxiousness of the world showed up and began anchoring the beaches. This series began out of worry and unrest and journeyed my soul to a place of hopefulness and discernment. I feel most tranquil when I am by the water, and I found my way to a peaceful self while painting the shoreline.
