Piece description from the artist
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse located on the North End of the Outer Banks, is a beautiful place to visit. This piece was created from a beautiful fall day at the site which the Artist often loves to see and experience. Created in Charcoal on Charcoal paper inspired by the Gothic Architecture of the lighthouse. In a style and technique associated and inspired by Artist Kristopher Lake.
Fine detail, black and white with drastic changes in color and technique this piece is quickly becoming a popular piece of the Currituck Lighthouse.
Originally from the city of Scranton PA, Kristopher studied at Keystone College and Marywood University with a degree in studio art, specializing in drawing and painting. During this time, he received promising artist awards and had artwork dispalyed in many shows. Kristopher's began his love and skill for art at a young age.
Throughout his years at the university, he explored sculpture, jewelery making, bronze casting and metal work among others. Kristopher has since been inspired and influenced by "Rembrandt":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rembrandt, "Monet":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Monet, "Dali":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dal%C3%AD and his all time favorite "Georges Seurat":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Seurat. He often works in black and white, adding color sparingly.
Today, Kristopher Lake resides in Kitty Hawk NC.
Beach and Bay Influences have begun to show in watercolors, charcoal, and oil paintings.
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