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"Sunset On The Olympic Peninsula"

"The setting of this print is reminiscent of "Second Beach" on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. On a rare, sunny summer afternoon, the sky is heavy with atmosphere, and a few streamers of clouds remain to catch the glow of the setting sun. A familiar monolith looms dark against the vivid sky. As you watch, the sun drops closer toward the horizon. You memorize the colors; sounds; even the smells of this perfect sunset on the Washington Coast."


ARTIST COMMENT
This oil painting on stretched canvas is James Island on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State's northern coast.  I had been studying the ocean sunsets, and this particular day provided me with a rare glimpse of the absolutely breathtaking colors that can sometimes occur as the sun sets beyond the sea.  I did not have my camera available, so I made sketches with color notes in my drawing book.  Later in my studio, I tried to recall all the vivid purples, reds and golds that had been dazzingly displayed before me.  Mostly, I remembered the awesome effect of the sunlight shining at the edge of the looming volcanic "haystack" type  rock, with the appearance of setting the very stone itself on fire.

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Limited Edition Print
 
SOP 20" X 16" image size - $65 USD + S & H

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"Sunset On The Olympic Peninsula" is a limited edition, photolithograph from an original oil painting by Carol Thompson. The edition includes 1045 authorized, signed, limited edition prints (950 numbered and 95 artist proofs). Release date is May 1985. Image size is 20" X 16". Paper size is 24" X 20". Paper Stock is 80 pound Curtis Brightwater Cover (neutral ph).
 

Original Oil Painting
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Note: Color of images may vary slightly from the actual artwork due to variations in monitors. Prices do not include framing and/or matting.

WARNING: Copyrighted material. All rights reserved. Artwork may not be duplicated in any way without the expressed written consent of the artist. Any reproduction for any purpose is a violation of United States copyright laws.

©2002 Carol Thompson