Orange Abstract Art - Modern Minimalist Boat Painting - Giclée Art Print

Liven up your office and home decor with orange abstract boat art by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon! This this coastal print will lend coastal style to your life.

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

• Giclee Fine Art Print
• Framed Giclee Fine Art Print
• Canvas Print
• Metal Print
• Acrylic Print

Our mission is to produce the finest, most beautiful and lasting nautical 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 of not one, but SEVEN premium paper options:

• Archival Matte 
• Somerset Velvet
• Watercolor 
• Picture Rag (our recommendation for this print)
• 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 coastline landscape. 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 contemporary oil paintings and pastels. This is a 100% cotton rag paper. 255 gsm / 19 mil

WATERCOLOR

Without question, we recommend watercolor paper for a 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 your orange abstract boat art. 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 seascapes and coastal art shine! 250 gsm / 10 mil

GLOSSY PHOTO  

Glossy Photo has an ultra-gloss finish. It is an excellent choice for reproductions of seascape 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

About the Coastal Painting: "Lapstrakes Reflected"

"Lapstrakes Reflected" is a stunning coastal artwork by Nova Scotia artist Catherine McKinnon. It depicts a boat flowing in the water, its hull reflecting off the water in a mesmerizing and surreal way. McKinnon's use of color and light creates a dreamlike atmosphere that draws the viewer in and invites them to explore the details of the imagery.

Use of Color 

One of the most striking elements of this blue and orange abstract art is the use of color. McKinnon paints with a palette dominated by blues and oranges, with shades of turquoise, teal, and navy creating a sense of depth and movement in the water.

The boat itself is a patchwork of colors, with reds, oranges, and yellows interspersed with dark earthy tones. As a result, this creates a sense of vitality and energy in the scene, as if the boat is alive and quietly pulsing with energy.

Use of Light

Another notable aspect of this boat painting is the use of light. McKinnon has depicted the boat at a particularly still moment. As a result, this creates a sense of calm and serenity, as if the world is slowing down for just a moment to appreciate the beauty of the scene.

The reflections of the boat in the water are particularly striking, with McKinnon using a technique of layering brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and depth.

Beyond the technical elements of the seascape painting, there is a sense of nostalgia and longing that permeates the scene in contrast to the contemporary abstract style. The boat itself is old, weathered and traditional. It seems to represent a bygone era, when boats were handcrafted and personal, rather than mass-produced and disposable.

Nostalgic Contemporary Art 

Ultimately, "Lapstrakes Reflected" is a rowboat painting that invites contemplation and reflection. McKinnon's use of color and light creates a sense of timelessness and universality. The coastal painting is at once nostalgic and contemporary, a celebration of the simple beauty of everyday life. For those who take the time to study it, "Lapstrakes Reflected" is a work of art that will continue to inspire and delight for years to come.

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.

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 painting, 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.