• A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in white and is mounted on a light gray wall.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in white and is mounted on a light gray wall above a beachy, light colored wood sideboard and beach house decor items.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in light natural wood and is mounted on a light gray wall above a beachy, light colored wood dining table and modern cream-colored settee.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in light natural wood and is mounted on a light gray wall above a two chairs in a luxury lake and mountainside hotel lobby.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in black with white matting and is mounted on a light gray textured wall.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in natural wood and is mounted on a white wall above a bed in a blue and white coastal themed bedroom.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in white and is mounted on a white wall above a white, stylish, contemporary desk and chair..
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in light-colored wood and is mounted on a light gray wall.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is frameless and is mounted on a white wall above a modern farmhouse table.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is frameless and is mounted on a white wall above a stylish, contemporary white lounging chair with natural wood structure.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is frameless and is mounted on a light grey wall above a stylish, contemporary soaker tub.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is frameless and is mounted on a white wall above a beachy wood floor, straw beach tote, draped blanket and white vase with tall wheat-colored fronds.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in black with white matting and is mounted on a white wall above a stylish contemporary white couch and dark reflective floor.
  • A work of canoeing art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The watercolor depicts a small white boat, a "canoe", on blue water with a dark blue distant shore and lighter blue distant moutains. The giclee print is framed in white and is mounted on a grey, textured wall.
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Canoe Art for Coastal Grandmother, Paintings of Boats on Water, Original Giclée Art Print

Canoe Art for Coastal Grandmother, Paintings of Boats on Water, Original Giclée Art Print

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Enhance your lake house decor with canoeing art fit for a coastal grandmother by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon! This giclee print reproduction of "Ghost Canoe" will lend a contemporary, modern style to your home and office with its calming abstract white canoe on blue water.

Available in five traditional and contemporary print formats at ArtoftheSea.ca:

*For Metal and Acrylic Prints, please email us to place a custom order.

About our Giclee Prints

Our mission is to produce the finest, most beautiful and lasting nautical art prints available today. To this end, our giclee prints are produced on acid-free fine art paper using only archival inks. Also, we offer a choice SEVEN premium paper options:

  • Archival Matte 
  • Somerset Velvet
  • Watercolor (our recommendation for this print)
  • Picture Rag 
  • Semi-matte Photo 
  • Lustre Photo 
  • Glossy Photo 

To clarify, here is a detailed description of our fine art papers:

ARCHIVAL MATTE 

Due to its lasting and flexible qualities, Archival Matte is an excellent choice for your modern seascape. With its heavy-weight matte finish, it is made for high contrast and crisp reproduction of high-res images.

Also, as it is neutral white in color, it will suit all color palettes. Because it is acid-free for archival longevity, it is ideal for all fine art applications. 230 gsm / 9.5 mil

SOMERSET VELVET 

This radiant white paper offers vivid color reproduction and deep, rich blacks for amazing contrast. In addition, its texture softens the overall effect of the artwork and adds an extra hint of warmth. For these reasons, we recommend it for reproductions of modern oil paintings and pastels. This is a 100% cotton rag paper. 255 gsm / 19 mil

WATERCOLOR

Without question, we recommend watercolor paper for this modern, abstract watercolor painting. Due to its textured finish and weight, this fine art paper provides an authentic look and feel for watercolor reproductions. Also, this is a neutral-toned, acid-free paper made from 100% cotton rag. 300 gsm / 24 mil

PICTURE RAG

Picture Rag, the traditional gold standard for fine art paper, is popular for its ability to reproduce high contrast black and white imagery and hold incredibly vivid and true colors. Due to these qualities, we recommend it for canoe painting. In addition, Cool Tone Picture Rag is an acid-free paper made from 100% cotton rag.  300 gsm / 24 mil

SEMI-MATTE PHOTO 

Semi-Matte gives an art print a subtle finish. Because of this quality, many artists and photographers love it. It has minimum glare; therefore, it is optimal for strongly-lit home and office spaces where your beach house decor is displayed. 260 gsm / 10 mil

LUSTRE PHOTO 

Lustre Paper has a light sheen. Due to this finish, Lustre Photo makes coastal art shine! 250 gsm / 10 mil

GLOSSY PHOTO  

Glossy Photo has an ultra-gloss finish. It is an excellent choice for reproductions of nautical oil paintings and ship portraits. Because of its glossiness, this fine art paper conveys the depth and vivid color of the original oil painting. 250 gsm / 10 mil

Art of the Sea in 6 Traditional & Contemporary Print Formats 

All artworks in our curated collection, including this canoeing art print, are available in the following six print formats:

About this Coastal Artwork

"Ghost Canoe" is a painting by contemporary Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. This canoeing art depicts a ghostly white canoe floating on calm, abstract water. The painting captures the essence of Canadian wilderness and showcases McKinnon's mastery of color and composition.

One of the most striking elements of the work is the use of color. The white canoe stands out against the blues of the coastal landscape, drawing the viewer's eye towards it.

The color creates a sense of atmosphere and quiet peace, making the canoe appear almost as if it is about to embark on a spiritual journey. 

The composition of the canoeing art is also noteworthy. McKinnon has  positioned the canoe off-center, creating a sense of balance and harmony between the natural landscape and the hand-made object. The positioning also suggests a sense of movement.

The empty space around the canoe invites the viewer to imagine themselves in the scene, as if they are the ones about to embark on a journey.

The calmness of the water also adds to the work's tranquility. The scene is almost idyllic, offering a moment of respite from the chaos of everyday life. 

In addition to its atmospheric qualities, "Ghost Canoe" also speaks to larger themes about the relationship between humans and nature. The canoe, a symbol of human ingenuity and exploration, is juxtaposed against the unspoiled beauty of the natural world. 

In conclusion, through her use of color, composition, and light, McKinnon creates a scene in "Ghost Canoe" that is both tranquil and energetic, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves in the minimalist print. 

About the Artist

Catherine McKinnon is a marine artist from Nova Scotia, Canada. She has always been drawn to the ocean, wooden boats and the visual imagery of maritime life. Her coastal art depicts the majesty and beauty of the sea and the boats and ships that navigate its waters. 

McKinnon's passion for nautical painting led her to study fine arts at the Rhode Island School of Design. During her time there, she continued to explore her fascination with the ocean in her drawings and paintings.

Minimalist Coastal Art Style

She developed her own unique style of nautical art which is semi abstract, yet representational. She is particularly drawn to the colors and textures of the sea. As a result, her art reflects this through the use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.

In addition to her artistic endeavors, McKinnon is a wooden schooner owner, a sailor and a fiddler. Also a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, she is a "Wavemaker" with Oceana, an international organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. 

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Beautiful canoe print

I LOVE my new print, it looks like a ghost canoe, it is gorgeous. Beautiful quality print, shipping was really quick. 5 stars

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Beautiful canoe print

I LOVE my new print, it looks like a ghost canoe, it is gorgeous. Beautiful quality print, shipping was really quick. 5 stars

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