Tybee in March
The most eastern point of Georgia is Tybee Island. There,
a lighthouse was built in 1736 to mark the coast and to guide
vessels up the Savannah River to the town of Savannah,
about 20 miles away. The structure has been rebuilt several
times, and the current one, which is shown in the painting,
was finished in 1867 and is 94 feet tall. Around the lighthouse
are the remains of various buildings that formed Fort Screven
which were constructed in the early 1900s. For an artist,
it is difficult and perhaps even impossible, not to feel the
need to capture the colors and mood of the location. I'm sure
there are thousands of paintings of the subject. Nevertheless
this is mine-- and it probably won't be my last attempt at
expressing my feelings when I think of this
beautiful place.
Tybee in March is a watercolor, painted on
15" x 11" 140# cold press paper. The original has been sold, but a framed giclee print is available.
A few unframed giclee prints are available.