Enhance your home and office with red canoe wall decor by Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon! This minimalist canvas art will lend modern style to your surroundings.
We print your coastal artwork onto one of our premium canvases and then stretch it onto a wooden frame:
- 1.5" x 1.5" solid pine stretcher bars
- packaged and shipped to your door
- delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks and nails
- three side-wrapping options: mirrored, black and white
Available in five traditional and contemporary print formats at ArtoftheSea.ca
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About the Coastal Artwork: "Red Canoe"
"Red Canoe" is a painting by contemporary Canadian artist Catherine McKinnon. The painting depicts a vibrant red canoe floating on almost calm water. The artwork captures the essence of the Canadian wilderness experience and showcases McKinnon's mastery of color and composition.
Use of color
One of the most striking elements of the canoe wall decor is McKinnon's use of color. The vibrant red of the canoe stands out against the muted blues and black of the surrounding landscape, drawing the viewer's eye towards it.
The color red creates a sense of energy and vitality, making the canoe appear almost as if it is about to embark on a journey. Red also commonly symbolizes courage, passion, and adventure, hinting at the possibilities that lie ahead.
Composition
The composition of the painting 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. In addition, the positioning suggests a sense of movement. It appears as though the canoe has just been set down and is waiting to be pushed into the water.
The empty space around the canoe invites the viewers to imagine themselves into the scene. It is as if they are the ones about to embark on a journey.
The calmness of the water also adds to the tranquility of the canoe wall art. The scene is almost idyllic, offering a moment of respite from the chaos of everyday life.
Humanity vs. the Natural World
In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the canoe painting 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.
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 in her 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.
