Description
Celebrate Charlevoix Study Venetian 2008 Print. This is a signed print, stamped with a seal of authenticity on the back. The title and signature are on the front in a white border that frames the print image. Matting isn’t necessary, just pop in a frame. The total size of the image and border fits the standard size
The Story Behind the Art
I was honored as the “Featured” artist for the 2008 Charlevoix Venetian Festival. This image is a reproduction of the painting I did as a “study” (practice, or working out the layout) before completing the larger, original that was auctioned off as a fundraiser for the festival. Each year they choose an artist to create a painting that becomes the “image” for that year’s festival. It is printed on posters, t-shirts, and novelty items which they also sell, as a fundraiser for the festivities. Usually, the bulk of the activities are held right downtown on Bridge Street (the main street). But in 2006 & 2007, East Park was torn up for major renovation so everything was moved to Michigan Beach… including the fireworks.
This was also the last year that the lighthouse was white. The historical preservation group raised money to restore it to the original red from back in the early 1900s. I decided to be different and chose the composition for my painting to include the lighthouse with the fireworks. No one else had done that before or since. Plus, I wanted to “say goodbye” to the white on the lighthouse memorably… and publicly. It had already been decided to paint it red. “Celebrate Charlevoix!” was also my personal way of saying goodbye to the white lighthouse! So, if you purchase a copy of “Celebrate Charlevoix Study Venetian 2008 Print”, you to will be saluting the white lighthouse and celebrating it with a fireworks sendoff!
Fun Facts
- If you haven’t been to Charlevoix the fourth week in July, you haven’t experienced the Charlevoix Venetian “tradition”! This has been going on since 1930 when it began with a simple boat parade.
- There is a whole week of activities including amusement park rides, a memorial foot race, food booths from local organizations and games for all ages.
- The little town of approximately 2500 people grows to 25000 for the festival!
- Every day and night in East Park there are bands that play. Some very famous like Foghat, War and The Beatles Tribute Band (amazing!)
- A Tiki beer tent was added several years ago, right in East Park.
- We have a queen crowned with a beautiful court on Thursday night that reigns over the parade Saturday.
- One of the largest Fireworks displays in the north is set off Friday night in Lake Charlevoix and again in Round Lake Saturday night right after the decorated boat parade. It is truly an event to behold!
- Locals have homecomings scheduled around Venetian and visitors come year after year to celebrate old friends and to make new ones.
Extras
This image is also available as Magnets and Note Cards
Celebrate Charlevoix! Study for Venetian 2008 is part of the Pure Charlevoix Collection
Sizes/Options
Dimensions: Celebrate Charlevoix! Venetian 2008 Print is available as a 5×7, 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20 Border Print. It is printed on 100 lb white cover stock so it is nice and thick, quality paper.
Details
This is a “print”, not a giclée. The ink is a baked on toner powder that is archival. However, it is always smart not to put any artwork in direct sunlight and use UV glass in the frame for best protection. Archival paper can be requested for an additional charge.
IMPORTANT, it is always smart not to put ANY artwork in direct sunlight and use UV glass in the frame for best protection. Archival paper can be requested for an additional charge.
The colors represented on the screen of your device may not match the image you receive exactly. Please be aware that all electronic device’s screens vary in color and intensity.
All paintings are photographed in natural light to bring out the texture and truest color of the painting. I try my best to match the colors in the photo to the artwork but slight differences may occur in color due to differences in monitor screens, and lighting conditions under which the artwork is viewed.
