One of my
favorite icons on the North Shore is the Split Rock Lighthouse. The public outcry
for a lighthouse to be built in this rugged rock resulted from a November gale on Lake Superior that wrecked nearly 30
ships in 1905. Completed in 1910, today Split Rock is considered one of the
most picturesque lighthouses in the United States. The story of its construction and its tremendous legacy
of ships and lives saved is worth the price of admission to view the film onsite
at the visitor center.
In seeking a view that would reflect the North Shore in winter, this one seemed to ignite my love of rocks and shadows. Split Rock
has been painted and photographed so often, but this is my interpretation of this famous
light. Winter Light, is 5”x7” on 300 lb. Watercolor paper.
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