Description: ""Storm over the Headlands, Monhegan Island, Maine" This one-of-a-kind plein air watercolor painting by Michael E. Vermette depicts a beautiful and early Seascape of a Thunder Storm over the headlands on Monhegan Island, Maine. This painting is a medium sized painting compared to his other paintings at 18 1/4 x 23 1/2 inches and 140 lb Hot press weight from Arches. This high quality mold made watercolor paper and pure watercolor paint was created on location in the Spring of 1979. The artist's signature is prominently displayed on the painting the way he did it back then, making it a valuable addition to any art collection. The painting features a stunning modern expressionist impressionistic style that showcases the dramatic clouds and dark contrasting rock of White Head against the ocean. This bold and colorful piece comes unframed with personalization instructions to ensure that it is displayed to its full potential. A rare and unique painting, it is perfect for any art enthusiast or collector. Michael E. Vermette considers himself an expressive impressionist with a flair in plein air painting. His methods emphasize capturing light with an emotional sense of place. His thick impasto oil and bold watercolor methods, are rooted in traditional approaches that he feels captures the mood and soul of his subjects. Michael graduated from the Maine College of Art and Design with a BFA degree in 1980. Soon after he married his first nations wife and continued his studies in art education at the University of Maine at Orono. After receiving his certification he became the first Art teacher for the Penobscot Tribal Nation through Maine Indian Education. After 36 years of being an artist/teacher, Michael retired from public school art education in 2022 to pursue a full time painting career. His paintings have won numerous awards, appearing in different competitions and juried shows in Maine and New England. He is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and has received several artist residencies in Maine and New Hampshire. He is represented by Gleason Fine Art, Yarmouth Frame and Art Gallery and the Lupine Gallery on Monhegan, all located in Maine where he resides.
Price: 210 USD
Location: Old Town, Maine
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Artist: Michael E. Vermette
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Michael E. Vermette
Size: Medium
Item Length: 23 1/2 inches
Region of Origin: Maine, USA
Framing: Unframed
Personalize: Yes
Year of Production: c. 1979
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 18 1/4 inches
Style: expressionist/impressionist
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 14o lb Hot Press` weight watercolor paper
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Expressive Impressionist
Time Period Produced: Plein air in June
Signed: Yes
Period: contemporart 1979
Title: "Storm over the Headlands, Monhegan Island, Maine"
Material: Arches 140 lb Hot Press Watercolor Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: Seascape
Type: Bold Watercolor painting
Theme: Art, Seascape Painting
Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Personalization Instructions: Never display the watercolor in the direct sun from a window.
