Juan de Fuca
About this artwork
The Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington State provided the inspiration for this semi-abstract landscape painting. A rugged shoreline, a stand of evergreen trees, and the blue of water and sky support the design. Cool shades of purple, green, and blue are reflected in the composition. The painting was created using a palette knife and acrylic paints on a stretched canvas. The edges of the painting are black.
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