• Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in white and mounted on a light gray wall.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is frameless and mounted on a light gray wall above a rolling wood sideboard between an arched doorway and a stair railing.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in light colored wood and is mounted on a light gray wall above a stylish contemporary chaise and living room set-up.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in cherry wood and mounted on a beige brick wall above a beige chair and cupboard..
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in black with white matting. It is mounted on a light gray wall above a contemporary desk and black chair.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in black with white matting. It is mounted on a gray wooden wall.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in cherry wood and is mounted on a medium gray wall.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in cherry wood. It is mounted on a light gray wall above a mid-century modern cherry wood sideboard.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in cherry wood. It is mounted on a medium gray wall above contemporary fireplace. There is a whte chair and three-legged side table on the left.
  • Canoe painting of a small red boat by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The red canoe is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is frameless. It is mounted on a light gray wall above shelves in a contemporary office setting.
  • A painting of a red canoe by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The small red boat is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in black. It is mounted on a light gray wall above a front desk in a stylish, luxury, contemporary hotel lobby.
  • A painting of a red canoe by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The small red boat is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in light colored wood. It is mounted on a light gray wall above a stylish, luxury, contemporary dining room table and seven chairs.
  • A painting of a red canoe by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The small red boat is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is frameless. It is mounted on a white brick wall below three stylish, contemporary black hanging lights.
  • A painting of a red canoe by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The small red boat is floating on almost still blue water in the foreground and the background is pitch black. The giclee print is framed in white. It is mounted on a light gray wall above a stylish, contemporary couch with many white cushions.
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Canoe Paintings - Red Boat Original Wall Art - Lake House Giclee Print

Canoe Paintings - Red Boat Original Wall Art - Lake House Giclee Print

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Liven up your living space with a canoe painting by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon! This minimalist, semi abstract giclee boat print will lend a contemporary, modern style to your home and office with its bold, red canoe and muted blue foreground and black background. 

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 
  • Picture Rag (our recommendation for this print)
  • Semi-matte Photo 
  • Lustre Photo 
  • Glossy Photo 

About our Fine Art Paper Options

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 a 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 this 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 are available in the following six print formats:

"Red Canoe": About this Coastal Artwork

"Red Canoe" is a painting by contemporary Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The painting depicts a vibrant red canoe floating on almost calm water. The painting captures the essence of the Canadian experience and showcases McKinnon's mastery of color and composition.

One of the most striking elements of the work is McKinnon's use of color. The vibrant red of the canoe stands out against the muted blues in the foreground and the black of the background, drawing the viewer's eye towards it.

The color red creates a sense of energy and vitality, making the canoe appear as if it is about to embark on a journey. Often, red also symbolizes courage, passion, and adventure, hinting at the possibilities that lie ahead.

The composition of the nautical 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 canoe. The positioning also suggests a sense of movement, as if the boat has just been set down and is waiting to be pushed into the water.

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 aesthetic qualities, "Red 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 "Red Canoe" that is both tranquil and energetic, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves into the minimalist painting. 

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 Rhode Island School of Design. During her time there, she continued to explore her interest in the ocean through 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 art, 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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