"Harbor Gulls" by Carol Thompson

"As the sunset casts brilliant colors over the peaceful water, Mt. Rainier, as seen from Gig Harbor, Washington, serves as a setting for a trio of 'Harbor Gulls' skimming the water and jostling each other for a place to rest.”

Artist comment:  "Seagulls have long been a subject for my oil paintings.  When I lived in Olympia, Washington, I had many occasions to observe Mount Rainier, from rising to setting of the sun, from Seattle to Centralia.  On evening as I passed through Gig Harbor, I was awestruck by the colors of the closing of the day.  The next day in my studio, I sketched the scene on canvas and painted it with oil beginning with the blues, pinks, and deep green of trees reflected in the quiet water.  Then I rendered the pilings (a warm compliment to the cool background).  Finally I painted the three seagulls in a triangle configuration, balancing the composition."

"Harbor Gulls"is a limited edition, giclée print from an original oil painting by Carol Thompson.  The edition includes 2050 authorized, signed, limited edition prints (2000 numbered and 50 artist proofs).  Originally the edition was released as photolithographs in May 1986 on 80 pound Curtis Brightwater Cover paper (neutral ph) and discontinued in September 2009.  The remainder of the edition was released in April 2011 as archival giclee prints in a variety of image sizes and substrates.  All prints are signed and numbered by the artist and include a certificate of authenticity.   Paper prints are shrink wrapped on foam board.   Canvas prints are coated with a protective spray.