The Sentinel by Douglas Hunt
Douglas Hunt

The Sentinel by

watercolour 12″ × 16″ on Arches cold pressed paper

Close to Sinclair Cove on HWY 17 along the north shore of Lake Superior is this lookout.
Someone built an attractive inukshuk on the rocks overlooking Lake Superior which, on this day, shimmered with sunlight in fresh northern air.

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sentinel, inukshuk, north shore, lake superior

Comments

  • Hopebaby
    Hopebabyalmost 3 years ago

    Wowwwwwwwwww…

  • thanks

    – Douglas Hunt

  • CheyAnne Sexton
    CheyAnne Sextonalmost 3 years ago

    I thought it was a photo, no a painting, no wait is it a photograph? Very beautiful painting, you even put some sparkle on the highway

  • it is a painting. I’m surprised you noticed the sparkle on the highway!
    Thanks for your comment, CheyAnne

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Jim Phillips
    Jim Phillipsalmost 3 years ago

    Douglas, you have a special talent for light sourses and the way they reflect off different materials better than anyone I know. And the same really for your shadows. Skillfully done and as always beautifully done as well.

  • What a kind thing to say, Jim. Thanks so much.

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Brian Towers
    Brian Towersalmost 3 years ago

    I have a passion for ‘against the light’ paintings. They are tricky to do but when done right they really sparkle – and you got this one just right Douglas.

  • I was pleased with the way this one turned out, Brian. That’s not the case with all of my paintings.

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Tama Blough
    Tama Bloughalmost 3 years ago

    Great work! Especially on that glittering water. Wow.

  • Thanks Tama

    – Douglas Hunt

  • AuntieJ
    AuntieJalmost 3 years ago

    I know little about painting, but I cannot believe that this is a watercolor. I was sure this was a photo, especially the background & rocks, even in large view. Amazing.

  • Thanks, AuntieJ. It is always good to receive your comments.

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Lynda Robinson
    Lynda Robinsonalmost 3 years ago

    Your work ASTOUNDS me Doug! I agree with what Brian Towers said above re: ‘against the light’ paintings. You have a beautiful technique and you are one of my favourite artists on the Bubble.

  • What a beautiful compliment! thank you so much, Lynda. I’ve been wanting to paint this scene for over 2 years now, and finally the time was right!

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Carolyn Bishop
    Carolyn Bishopalmost 3 years ago

    Awesome! Wow! Love the lights and darks!

  • Thank you Carolyn

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Kate Eller
    Kate Elleralmost 3 years ago

    Oh, it IS a watercolor……an amazing one. I thought to myself when I saw the thumbnail….a photo? Super work with the light on the water and the “inukshuk”.

  • This is why I decided to only post paintings, and no photos any more. It gets confusing! And painting is my passion.
    Thanks for the comment, Kate

    – Douglas Hunt

  • Pat Yager
    Pat Yageralmost 3 years ago

    Hi, Doug – Your work is always an inspiration and an example to me, and this one is no exception! The thumbnail looks just like a photo! – Pat

  • Thanks, Pat

    – Douglas Hunt