Washington State Lighthouses

These two are Lime Kiln in the San Juan Islands, and Mukilteo lighthouses respectively. Each painting is 9" x 12" and on 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas. Image extends around the edges, so no need for framing - has a very contemporary look, yet the work with traditional appeal. They are $225 each and can be paid for by using the 'purchase here' button.

Here's a little background on each of these lighthouses:

Lime Kiln
The San Juan Islands, located in the northwest corner of Washington State, are breathtaking gems on a gentle sea. Lime Kiln lighthouse is located on the west side of San Juan Island, the largest island of the archipelago. The lighthouse gets its name from the limekilns built nearby in the 1860s. Their remains can still be seen today, just north of the lighthouse. Lime Kiln was also the last lighthouse to receive electricity, waiting until the 1940s, after World War II. The light was automated in 1962, and a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire was built around the lighthouse. Today, the tower flashes a white light once every five seconds. The two original keeper's dwellings can be seen in the woods west of the lighthouse.


Mukilteo - Sitting on a historic plot of land, flashing a white light once every five seconds, the Mukilteo Lighthouse guides ships on their way to Everett, Washington. Native American Indians originally used the land in this area as a site for a camp during the winter months. In fact, Mukilteo is a local Indian word for "good place for camping."

On May 31, 1792, during his exploration of the Puget Sound, Captain George Vancouver anchored his ship and came ashore at the point and named it Rose Point because of the wild pink roses, which covered the area. Later, Lt. Charles Wilkes of the 1838-42 U.S. Exploring Expedition changed the name to Elliot Point. It was on January 22, 1855 that Washington Territory Governor Isaac Stevens met with 82 chieftains representing 22 local tribes at the site and ironed out the Treaty of Point Elliot. Through the treaty, the Indian wars ceased, the Tulalip Indian Reservation was established, and white settlement of the area began in earnest. A copy of the treaty can be seen today at the Mukilteo Lighthouse.

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"Coquille River Lighthouse" 8" x 16" oil on canvas

The word Coquille comes from the Native American word for the site - Koh-kel. The French explorer LaPerouse sailed past the area in 1796, and the first settlers arrived in 1853. The river seemed a natural location as a port for exporting lumber and other goods from the Coquille River Valley in Bandon, Oregon. The Coquille River empties into the Pacific Ocean. The river extends inland a great distance, and was a natural link to the virgin stands of timber in the area. The bar at the mouth of the river, formed by the interaction of the river and ocean, was a major obstacle for the ships entering the river. At times, only a few feet of water would cover the bar, but still vessels attempted to navigate the river in hopes of reaping the rewards that lay upstream. In 1880, Congress passed a bill providing for the construction of a jetty on the south side of the river’s entrance. The jetty created a clear channel in the river, prompting a rapid rise in the number of ships entering the river.

This is one of a current series of the Northwest's lighthouses - some in Oregon, some in Washington - all beautiful. This is 8" x 16" and not presently available for sale as it is reserved for an upcoming show. Questions on one similar to it? Happy to accept commissions. Email me here and I will get back to you right away.
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Heceta Head Pair

As asked by a client, I am posting paintings that I feel look particularly good together. These are 8" x 16" each. These two were painted to be hung together, but not necessarily so. However, if you agree and would like to purchase them to hang on your own walls, I am offering the pair at a 25% discount. If sold individually, they are $200 each. Sold as a pair, they sell for $150 each. Click on the 'buy now' button to purchase through Paypal. If you'd like more information on the work, please click here and I will get back to you. PURCHASE HERE

Heceta Head Lighthouse, Up Close & Personal

This is the close-up of the teensy lighthouse you can see in the distance in my other work of Heceta Head. This beautiful old place watches over the entire bay. This is one of the most beautiful areas on the entire Oregon coast, in my view. This painting is 8 x 16 and is just $175. It makes a beautiful companion piece to the seascape of the same name. Scroll down and take a look at it. If you'd like to purchase either or both, just click the 'buy now' button. Questions? Click here to email me. PURCHASE HERE

"Heceta Head Lighthouse" 8" x 16"

The name of this 1894 lighthouse comes from the Spanish explorer Don Bruno de Heceta. It rises 205 feet above the Pacific Ocean and offers spectacular views to visitors from the top. It is located about 12 miles north of Florence right off Highway 101. Well, this one will be fun to finish! This is going to be a painting of one of Oregon's most famous lighthouses, Heceta Head. However, since the lighthouse itself is so far in the distance, I am painting a companion piece the same size as a close up of the lighthouse alone, but vertical (and it's small too, just 8 x 16") Will post that one later. This lighthouse has a beautiful hike up to it and is SO worth it when you get out to the point. It is an incredible view of the entire coast, as far as the eye can see. They've also opened a B & B on the property. I've never stayed there, but I'll have to put it no my list of 'things to do' because this spot is a must-see! Click to see a larger up-close view of the painting. This painting is for sale for $175 US funds, s/h included. Click the 'buy now' button to be taken to Paypal to buy it now. For other arrangements, contact me here. PURCHASE HERE