Abstract Coastal Art - Contemporary Ocean Painting - Canvas Sailboat Print

Abstract Coastal Art - Contemporary Ocean Painting - Canvas Sailboat PrintEnhance your office and home decor with abstract coastal art! This giclee canvas print is a faithful reproduction of the oil painting "Schooner Sails on Fire". In this seascape painting you see the vivid colors of sailing a schooner through turbulent seas at sunset. The sails metaphorically blaze with hues of fiery orange. The juxtaposition of the inferno like sails against the cool, azure backdrop creates a striking contrast. It evokes a sense of

Enhance your office and home decor with abstract coastal art! This giclee canvas print is a faithful reproduction of the oil painting "Schooner Sails on Fire". 

In this seascape painting you see the vivid colors of sailing a schooner through turbulent seas at sunset.

The sails metaphorically blaze with hues of fiery orange. The juxtaposition of the inferno-like sails against the cool, azure backdrop creates a striking contrast. It evokes a sense of both awe and trepidation.

The reflection of flames on the water's surface further intensifies the drama. It creates a visual narrative to transcend the traditional boundaries of ocean wall art.

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

• Giclee Fine Art Print
• Canvas Print

*For Framed, Metal and Acrylic Prints, please email us to place a custom order.

Canvas Art Print Specs

• 1.5" x 1.5" solid pine stretcher bars
• delivered "ready to hang"
• pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails three side-wrapping options: mirrored, black and white

About "Schooner Sails Ablaze"

The abstract coastal art painting "Schooner Sails Ablaze" by Nova Scotia artist Catherine McKinnon is a semi abstract representation of the beauty and danger of the sea.

The coastal wall art depicts a schooner, a type of sailing vessel commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its sails seemingly on fire. However, more likely, the sails are reflecting a fiery sunset in an abstract, figurative way.

The scene is both dramatic and captivating, with the fiery red and orange tones of the flames contrasting against the cool blues and greens of the sea and sky.

Schooner History and Tribute

The abstract coastal art also conveys a sense of history and nostalgia. The schooner was once a common sight along the coast of Nova Scotia, used for fishing and trade. Today, however, these vessels are a rare sight, and many have been lost to the sea. McKinnon's painting serves as a tribute to these vintage vessels and the people who relied on them for their livelihoods.