Description
Giclée reproduction of “Old Town Florence” from the original watercolor and Sumi-e ink painting by artist Scott Kennedy in 1992.
About the painting “Old Town Florence”
Travelling north on Highway 101 into historic Old Town Florence gives one a deep appreciation for both the scenic and historical aspects of the Oregon coast. The forest-lined road opens onto a wide river which then winds into sand dunes which spill into the Pacific Ocean.
My home was just up the coast from Old Town Florence, and I would make day trips down to paint this large watercolor piece. Sitting on a clearing on the south side of the Siuslaw River, I used a technique called Sumi-e – or Japanese ink painting – to set this image to paper.
I ground my ink on a stone and carefully mixed it with water. Applying the mixture to d’Arches water color paper with a minimal use of color, I was able to bring this piece to a near monochromatic completion.
An interesting part of this composition was the Bascule bridge. I had been an appreciator of Oregon’s art deco style bridges, especially this one with its unique tied arches. The bridge was built in 1936 and, like many bridges along the Oregon coast, was designed by Conde McCullough.
The historic Old Town Florence waterfront hosts many restaurants, bars and shops along with the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. To the far right, you may recognize the popular and timeless Mo’s Seafood and Chowder sitting atop the pilings.
To the left and beyond the forest, you can make out “Cape Perpetua” on the horizon – so named by Captain James Cook. From the crest, which rises 800 feet above the sea, one can view over 70 miles of Oregon coastline and 37 miles out to sea…on a clear day.
Paintings of other nearby scenes
See the watercolor painting titled “Cushman Store on the Siuslaw”. Other works from Oregon include the watercolor painting “Crab Fisher Pegasus”, an oil on canvas painting titled “Log Boom in Coos Bay”, and the watercolor depiction of “Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op”.
Certificate of Authenticity
To protect your investment, a Certificate of Authenticity is issued for, and included with, each giclée reproduction. This Certificate guarantees that the specified artwork is one of a numbered edition of fine art giclées that has been reproduced directly from the original work of the artist.
The Certificate bears the artist’s seal and his personal signature, along with the edition number, printing method, materials used to create the reproduction, and information about the original artwork from which the reproduction was made.
In addition, the Certificate verifies that the artwork has been reproduced using only the highest quality archival-certified materials designed to preserve its integrity and longevity. Art by Scott Kennedy recommends that the Certificate be stored safely and securely.
About Giclée
A Giclée is regarded as a museum-quality reproduction with its exceptional detail and color fidelity. Only name-brand, fade-resistant, archival-certified inks are applied to acid-free, archival quality substrates in order to produce the sharpest images possible.
Care for your Giclée print
On each Giclée print, we apply an archival coating designed to protect against UV light, scuffing, fingerprints and moisture. To ensure your fine art reproduction lasts a lifetime, avoid direct contact with the ink surface and do not position your print near direct sunlight or direct heating.
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