Showing posts with label lighthouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lighthouse. Show all posts

Monday, December 15, 2008

"Art in Watercolor 2007 to 2008 The Years of Inspiration"


"Art in Watercolor 2007 to 2008 The Years of Inspiration" by Derek McCrea. Hard cover art book illustrations in watercolor and pen and ink by published professional artist Derek McCrea. Spectacular inspirational and whimsical impresionistic art. Subjects of this study include landscapes, seascapes, lighthouses, florals, still life, wildlife, and southwestern scenes. Printed: 29 pages, 9" x 7", casewrap-hardcover binding, white interior paper (80# weight), full-color interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink 45 dollars.

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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Paintings of Lighthouses



Paintings of Lighthouses Portland Head Lighthouse Maine watercolor original painting 12 x 16 inches nautical marine lighthouses paintings 159 dollars or a fine art print in different sizes. View more art at my gallery atPaintings of Lighthouses
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Cape Canaveral 2



Cape Canaveral Lighthouse seascape beach nautical original art modern realistic fine art print of a watercolor painting, 11 x 14 inches 25 plus 7 shipping.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Lighthouse Painting Art Print



Lighthouse Painting St. Augustine Lighthouse art print nautical historic Saint Augustine, coastal Florida lighthouses seascape watercolor beach nature painting art print.

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

St George Florida Island Lighthouse

St George Island Lighthouse Florida 11 x 15 inches original modern realistic lighthouse nautical marine watercolor painting. This lighthouse is on the water and when the tide comes in the water comes in over the bottom of the lighthouse. It is really beautiful when the waves crash on the lighthouse.---SOLD



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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Ponce de Leon Inlet Florida Lighthouse print

Ponce de Leon Inlet Florida lighthouse nautical marine modern realistic watercolor painting limited edition signed and numbered print I love the colors and atmosphere of this painting. I combined pen and ink with a watercolor wash and cool colors to create this nautical artwork.



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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Jupiter Inlet Florida Lighthouse

Jupiter Inlet Florida Nautical marine lighthouse original 11 x 15 inch watercolor painting, modern and realistic illustration. Colors are antique brick red and many shades of muted greens. 159 dollars for the original below, or 15 to 25 for a print using drop down box below.


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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse art print


Cape Canaveral Lighthouse art print. This is the closest lighthouse to my home of Satellite Beach. It is very close to NASA and overlooks the "I Dream of Jeanie" beaches from yesteryear and overwatches Major Nelson's antics with Jeanie. Lol. It is a different lighthouse for sure. limited edition signed and numbered print for $25
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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Tybee Island Lighthouse


Tybee Island Lighthouse

Created in 1732 the Tybee Island Lighthouse stands watch over the seas near Savannah, Georgia. The lighthouse is only several hundred meters from the ocean. Half way between the ocean and the lighthouse, on the beach, there is a cabana where romantic weddings occur as a local tradition. The historic site brings out the romance during weddings and many visits by tourists each year.

To me this painting symbolizes the lighthouse as the watcher and protector for the seamen. For centuries this lighthouse has provided a landmark for navigation for fishermen and sailors coming to the New World. Imagine how many lives the shining beacon that lighted the path back to land has saved.

The Tybee Island Lighthouse is by far the most powerful architecture structure on the beach. Travelers feel the wind in their face and the sand on their feet as they talk relaxing walks down the beach shoreline. Wherever you are on the beach the lighthouse is in view. The lighthouse has over watched weddings; romantic walks, and watched patiently as times have changed over the centuries. It stands tall as a monument for pride and freedom.

I have seen many lighthouses and this one is by far my favorite as the mood is so romantic at this location. It is near Savannah, Georgia, another historical city where you can still visit the past. I painted this painting en plein air on Tybee Island. As I painted the painting 2 weddings occurred at the site. Notice the sky in the painting. I captured a realistic view of the sky on that cool fall Saturday evening. The tree is black for a reason. The sun was setting in the east over the Atlantic Ocean and the palm tree appeared black. The palm tree is actually painted with India Pen and Ink utilizing a quill. When I look at the painting today I remember clearly the relaxing feel in the air, and am reminded of the feeling of love and commitment surrounding me on that day. 11 x 15 inches limited edition print 32 dollars
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Sandy Hook Lighthouse New Jersey Painting




Sandy Hook Lighthouse

I was approached to paint this as a commission in 2004, and could not turn down the opportunity as it is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the United States and the surrounding original architecture adds to the beauty of the lighthouse. I painted this original painting for a member of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society, Salvadore Trentacoste. I now have fine art modern prints available of this magnificent nautical lighthouse. View or purchase this art at my gallery at
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The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States. The light shines into the New York Harbor and although it sits in New Jersey it’s purpose revolves around both states.

When painting this work my goal was to capture the off whites and maroon colors in the homes and the lighthouse. The colors maroon and white softly emulate nautical themes. The whites in the home and the lighthouse have not been spared by the elements of the Atlantic coast. Although the lighthouse has been restored you can still view the beauty of its architecture in an age of beauty.

This work was one of my first large realistic watercolors. The piece is a perfect mix of realism and impressionism and the size of the original is a huge 22 x 30 inches. Natural beauty in architecture, in my eyes, cannot be replaced by newer architectural constructions. Lighthouses are one of the many standing historical architectural structures that are receiving preservation. While reflecting on this painting it reminds me of our responsibility to maintain and preserve the natural and man-made beauty of nautical lighthouses. 11 x 15 limited edition print.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Light at Night 3 lighthouse painting


Another lighthouse tried to do this one with an evening nautical twilight theme. This was an experimentation with dark water, the light from the lighthouse and using gouche with the ends of the waves where they crash with the beach. View or purchase this art at my gallery at
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Cape Canaveral lighthouse Painting


Completed today. This is a weird lighthouse as the top is larger than the top of the structure, but I painted it as I saw it. I have to work on using less paint in my sky with watercolors. I prefer the light weightless effect and used too much paint for my taste in this one. This is located on Cape Canaveral where the Space Shuttle lifts off. Soon I hope to begin putting art on here as steps as classes. When I get the time. View or purchase this art at my gallery at
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Monday, July 9, 2007

Sapelo Island lighthouse painting Georgia


My favorite Lighthouse painted this one today. I have painted this same lighthouse 3 times and I always enjoy it. Not many lighthouses have red in them and that makes this one unique. On the coast of Georgia off of Brunswick this Island is quiet, peaceful and abandoned except for the park ranger station and the place is gorgeous. I have sold the other paintings I painted of Sapelo Island. One was an oil and the other was a gigantic framed watercolor that I do not think I can ever duplicate. Watercolors when painting wet on wet are one of a kind. watercolors have a mind of their own when painting wet on wet but sometimes that uniques effect created is beautiful on it's own. View or purchase this art at my gallery at
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