As we head deeper into fall, with winter right around the corner, I wanted to take a look back at the summer. I decided to feature some prints I did from our summer excursion into the Pacific Northwest…reference two prior posts: Henry Island to Anacordes and Roche Harbor . The theme is nautical and warm. The prints I decided to feature today are all done using a fauvism technique. Fauvism was used by a group of modern artists in the early twentieth century. It favored painterly qualities with strong colors over realistic values, giving an abstract feel to a print.
The first print is of Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. The harbor is clearly a haven for numerous boats.
The second print is the same harbor, but with a different perspective. This scene is looking across the bay to Henry Island in the background. The other side of Henry Island faces Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
With the third print, the setting is much more subdued with a single sailboat navigating the waters around San Juan Island.
The fourth art print takes us back to Seattle on Lake Union. The scene depicts a sailboat with a group of guys enjoying the sun and water (they were packing a large water blaster to soak passing boats all in good fun), with the Space Needle in the background.
The fifth and final print, also from Lake Union depicts a guy kayaking with his dogs. What could be more fun than that?
Thoughts?
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You’re killing me Kirt. We’re looking at bare trees and leaves that need to be bagged. Seriously, these are beautiful.
Lol….and we’re “shivering” with temps under 70😊
We’re in the 30s at night, but upper 50s during the day still.
You just took me back to my younger days…..grew up in the Midwest and lived in Denver a number of years before my wife and I ended up in San Diego and now phoenix….. We both remember hay rack rides this time of year…brrrr 😀
Wonderful prints Kirt. Lively and fun. Thanks.
Thank you very much Brad!!
my sincere pleasure. 🙂
This was an exceptional way to blend your photographs with your painting akills. Beautiful and eye-catching, Kirt. 🙂
Thank you very much Robin!! Have a great day!!
These are marvelous, Kirt! I love all the vibrant colors and contrasts. And that pink/magenta sky… It reminds me of sunrises in Albuquerque. I think these are some of your very best. Have I said that too many times??? 😀 Mega hugs.
Never too many times for my ears😀 thank you very much Teagan!!
I love them all, Kirt! But the 2nd and 3rd stand out for me! Hope all is well…many blessings ❤
Thank you very much Lorrie!!
Beautiful works, beautiful subjects. We used to sail a lot. Always wanted to visit these waters…when warmer! Lovely post.
Thank you very much for your feedback…I truly appreciate it!!
I needed a bit of summer. Thanks, Kirt!
Thanks for stopping by Olga!!
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ALL GREAT SCENES!!!!
Thanks Jonathan!!
I enjoyed everyone of your prints, Kirt — so vibrant and sunny and lively. 🙂
Amazingly beautiful!! Vibrant colours exuding happiness and optimism.. 🙂
Have liked your Facebook Page and following you on Twitter.. 🙂
Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind words!!
You’ve captured the spirit of the Pacific Northwest and especially the San Juan Islands so well ~ great work.
Thank you very much!!
like kayak