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Florida Lighthouses
Amelia Island Lighthouse, Fernandina Beach, FL
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In the painting, the lighthouse is camouflaged which contradicts the true purpose of a lighthouse. The lighthouse stood as a if it were a closely guarded secret because there were no directional signs for getting there.
Anclote Key Lighthouse, Anclote Key State Park, FL
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11x17 print
My art “Invasive Species” of Anclote Key Lighthouse is a visual story about the dangers of exotics to Florida’s nature habitat. When I painted the lighthouse I recalled the signs along the Anclote Keys’ nature trail. They warned that Florida’s natural habitat was being endangered by invasive erotics. This inspired me to used green in the painting to symbolize Florida’s lush natural habitat and to add a few native palms trees that try to protect the lighthouse from the exotics.
Cape Florida Lighthouse, Bill Baggs State Park, FL
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I painted Cape Florida Lighthouse after a week of rain. I drove to Key Biscayne to see the lighthouse on a sunny Florida. Standing behind a canopy of palm trees, the beautiful lighthouse towered against a clear blue sky. The lighthouse was surrounded by mangroves and not condos, thanks to the park's namesake, Bill Baggs. The Bill Baggs State Park was opened in 1967 foiling efforts by developers.
Cape St. George Lighthouse, Cape St. George Island, FL
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11x17 inch print. Countless widows served briefly as light keepers without recognition and perhaps compensation.
Women served heroically alongside their husbands and others served immediately after the deaths of their husbands. Some declined an appointment as light keeper after the death of their spouses.
Ann Taylor whose husband, William Taylor, died requested to be relieved as light keeper of Cape St. George in a letter dated July 27, 1850.
Anne’s spouse was the official light keeper July 11, 1849-November 1850.
Crooked River Lighthouse, Crooked River Lighthouse Park, FL
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11x17 inch print.
The lighthouse art cubist rendition, L’ Art Degenere d’phare of Crooked River Lighthouse challenges traditional perception of lighthouses.
The painting, honors the Cubists artists whose works were banned by the Nazis of World War II and displayed in the Degenerate Art Exhibit. The works of art were formerly exhibited in German Museums.
The painting, L’ Art Degenere, of the Crooked River Lighthouse weaves together the history of its neighbor, Camp Johnston. I was moved by the juxtaposition of the lighthouse and Camp Johnston. One edifice built to save lives and the other to end them. The painting honors the Cubist artists whose works were banned by the Nazis of World War II. It also pays homage to the soldiers who fought for their freedom.
Hillsboro Lighthouse, Pompano Beach, FL
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11x17 inch print
The lighthouse was built after four centuries of wrecks on area reefs. It has a black and white day mark. The top of the lighthouse is painted black to make it visible above the trees. The bottom white half contrasts against the trees.
The lighthouse art “A Purpose in Paradise,” dispels the peaceful notion of beacons, like Hillsboro Lighthouse. Swaying palms trees and calming azure water, belay it’s noble purpose.
Pensacola Lighthouse, Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL
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11x17 inch print. The lighthouse art “Our Better Angels,” of Pensacola Lighthouse alludes to the dazzling Blue Angels in flight near the lighthouse
The Blue Angels certainly lived out their motto “Ambassadors of Goodwill” during 2020. Their “American Strong” salute honored healthcare workers, first responders, essential personnel, etc. They flew over hard hit states like Arkansas, California Florida, New York, Tennessee and more.
During air show season, the team is station at Fort Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Their mission is bring aviation to men, women and children across America. For 74 years they have mesmerized over more than 450 million spectators.
St. Augustine Lighthouse, St. Augustine, FL
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11x17 inch print. Life can truly be hard on dreams. I often find encouragement in the lives of female light keepers. They never gave up when life was hard on their dreams. Both of St. Augustine’s female light keepers fulfilled the role of light keeper after the death of their spouses. My painting, “Field of Dreams” is a tribute to St. Augustine’s two female light keepers. The clouds in my painting symbolize their dreams and the bright daisies represent the perseverance of these women.
Northern Lighthouses
Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, NY
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Brant Point (Old) Lighthouse, Nantucket, MA
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When they paused, I felt like I had achieved my purpose of pointing others to lighthouses.
Gay Head Lighthouse, Gay Head Cliffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
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There's a shot of the Gay Head Lighthouse in the Academy Award thriller, "Jaws" in 1975.
Lilac Lighthouse Tender, Hudson River Park, NY
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9x12 inch matted print. The U.S. Lighthouse Service used these vessels to carry fuel, food and other essential supplies to lighthouses, lightships, their keepers and crews. The last of a dying breed, the Lilac is the only surviving steam-propelled lighthouse tender in America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at Hudson River Park in New York.
Staten Island Lighthouse, Staten Island, NY
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11x17 print. The beautiful, pyramidal 1912 lighthouse lived up to my expectations. The statuesque brick lighthouse stood solemnly upon cascading stairs like an Amazon temple. The plush green foliage surrounding it seemed to bow in submission.
Although the base of the lighthouse states it was built in 1909, the Staten Island Lighthouse in New York was not finished until several years later. It had no lantern or staircase in 1909. The light was put into operation on April 15, 1912 but there was no grading, sidewalks or lightning rod. The additional work was completed in 1915.
New Dorp Lighthouse, Staten Island, NY
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Established in 1856 in the New Dorp (taken from the Dutch Nieuwe Dorp for "new village") section of Staten Island, the lighthouse stands guard on a hill.
New Dorp Lighthouse was part of a system of three sets of lights. It was a family station located two miles from the shore. In 1997 it was named a New York Landmark as a unique vernacular building with unusual design and outstanding architectural character. (Jeremy D'Entremont, the Lighthouse Handbook, Hudson River and New York Harbor.)
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Bug Light Park, ME
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Southern Lighthouses
Blood, Sweat and Tears (Biloxi Lighthouse), MS
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The lighthouse has survived over 20 hurricanes, the Civil War and Civil Rights protests since it was built in 1848. It thrives on a busy 4 lane highway oblivious to the hustle and bustle around it. Biloxi beach was blackened by the BP oil spill that began in April 2010. People and wildlife still suffer from its repercussions today.
Lighthouses adorn postcards and remind us of peaceful days gone by. But my painting of Biloxi lighthouse is far from peaceful. It portrays the painful past of the lighthouse located on a busy highway not a peaceful shore.
New Canal Lighthouse, Metairie, LA
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11x17 inch print.
With so much talk about the gender wage gap today, it's hard to imagine that back in the 1800's there wasn't a wage gap for women Lighthouse keepers.
In fact, at one time Ida Lewis was the highest paid lighthouse keeper. She even became the first woman to receive a gold Congressional Medal for lifesaving. Despite this, Lewis received the criticism that it was unladylike for women to row boats. Lewis replied, "None-but a donkey would consider it 'unfeminine' to save lives."
With five female keepers, New Canal may hold record for the most female light keepers. Elizabeth Beale 1847-49, Jane Discoll 1850-53, Mary Campbell 1869-93, Caroline Riddle 1893-1924. Margaret Norvell 1924-1932 and Norvell at Port Pontchartrain Lighthouse served nearly 41 years.
St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island, GA
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11x17 inch print.
James Gould could not get enough of St. Simons Lighthouse. He was the builder and first keeper. After being awarded a contract to build the in 1807, he was appointed as the first light keeper at St. Simons. In 1830 he was paid $17000 to build a keeper’s dwelling. He served as light keeper for 27 years.
The lighthouse art of St. Simons Lighthouse, “Golden Reflection,” captures the sunset and blaze of light bouncing off the lighthouse. It seems to refresh the lighthouse. For now the lighthouse is receiving light instead of giving it.
Tybee Island Lighthouse, Tybee Island, GA
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11x17 inch print. The lighthouse art “Synergy” of Tybee Island Lighthouse contrasts a small white picket fence in the foreground against the towering lighthouse.
Thinking about the ocean, palm trees and picket fence I decided to capture the energy of the lighthouse that was constructed four times.
Tybee Island is Georgia’s tallest and oldest lighthouse. Built in 1867, the present-day lighthouse is the fourth lighthouse constructed.
European Lighthouses
Blackhead Lighthouse, Northern Ireland
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11x17 Print
Hope in the Night. Hailed as one of the great lighthouses in Ireland, Blackhead Lighthouse is perched high on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Warning of perils ahead and nearby, Blackhead Lighthouse faithfully stands guard. While the lighthouse has saved countless lives, it stood watch as the Titanic tragically passed by on its final journey.
“Hope in the Night” captures the lighthouse at night. Collect my only lighthouse art of an active lighthouse at night.
Fanad Lighthouse, Republic of Ireland
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11x17 inch print. Voted one of the world's most beautiful lighthouses, Fanad Lighthouse is one of 12 the Great Lighthouses of Ireland. It is located on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. The Fanad Lighthouse was first exhibited on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 181.
Fanad Lighthouse was built after the shipwreck of the Royal Navy Frigate, Saldanha, where 250 people died. The only survivor was the Captain’s parrot.
Lightship 95, London, England, UK
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With Turner as my inspiration, I threw a hue of colors on the paper. When I finished, I delighted when the lighthouse emerged.
