Description
Sunny Afternoon in Charlevoix Magnet. The image is a reproduction of “A Sunny Afternoon in Charlevoix” and is cropped to fit from a 6×6 square painting. Magnet measures 3.5 inches high by 2 inches wide.
This is a favorite view of the lighthouse. I enjoy painting it because it never turns out the same. The light is always different, the paint takes to the canvas or whatever I am painting on differently and that always affects the overall look of the painting. This one has a decidedly textured look that I like. I sat on the beach close to the rocks to get the perfect angle. This has a fresh summer afternoon feel. I invite you to come and see us in person! Charlevoix the Beautiful, the resort city on three lakes.
The Story Behind the Art
A Sunny Day in Charlevoix: Original acrylic painted with brush and palette knife on 6×6 gallery wrapped canvas.
I painted this painting of our beloved lighthouse after a creative slump. I had not painted in at least a month. No painting found objects with decorative designs… I hadn’t pick up a brush! And certainly not for an actual “painting” painting (painting OF something) in much longer. I had done some abstract paintings but I don’t think that isn’t in the same part of your right brain as figure and landscape painting!
My son Ryder had gifted me the book Daily Painting by Carol Marine for Christmas. Just what I needed… Very inspirational! I, of course, knew all the painting techniques that were covered but to read her positive words about what to paint, to paint small, and every day really hit home. Sometimes artists get stuck in a rut and then they get the equivalent to what is call writer’s block. Another thing she said was to paint something I was familiar with! Well, I thought, my good friend the lighthouse! As soon as I decided on my subject and pulled out my photo references. The sun came out in NMI’s gray winter sky! And “A Sunny Afternoon in Charlevoix” was created!
The colors in this image have a fresh, summer afternoon feel. I invite you to come and see us in person! Charlevoix the Beautiful, the resort city on three lakes.
Extras
A Sunny Afternoon in Charlevoix Magnet is also available as Prints and Note Cards.
It is a part of The PureCharlevoix Collection.
Details
This is a “PRINT”, not a giclée (different printing process). The ink is a baked on toner powder that is archival. It is a signed print and is stamped with a seal of authenticity on the back. The image has a white border around it simulating a mat. The title and signature are on the front in a white border that frames the print image. It is printed on 100 lb white cover stock so it is nice, thick, quality paper.
IMPORTANT, it is always smart not to put ANY artwork in direct sunlight and use UV glass in the frame for best protection. Archival paper can be requested for an additional charge.
Please Note
The colors represented on the screen of your device may not match the image you receive exactly. Please be aware that all electronic device’s screens vary in color and intensity.
All paintings are photographed in natural light to bring out the texture and truest color of the painting. I try my best to match the colors in the photo to the artwork but slight differences may occur in color due to differences in monitor screens, and lighting conditions under which the artwork is viewed.
Packing and Shipping
All note cards and magnets are mailed flat in an envelope.
