Who has not stood on a beach and looked out on the ocean in awe of the vastness before them as the water touches the sky, unthinkable miles away?

For thousands of years Man has gone to sea in all manner of boats to face Nature in all Her majesty- facing storms, winds, heavy seas, rain and, in many cases, lost, cold, and alone. In the early days of ocean travel it was all done by sail. Sailors of the day counted on favorable winds.  If there were none that could mean many days at sea with just the ocean’s currents determining their direction. When the lookouts shouted out, “Land Ho”, the crew could only hope this landfall was a safe coastline.

The Lighthouse, that Coastal Beacon of safety that dot the shore lines and inland waters around the world, helped to bring comfort and safe passage to so many mariners over the years- and still do. Every sailor who has ever put to sea has a fond spot in their heart for lighthouses and all they stand for. Now, people all over recognize that this harbinger of sea lore is fading into obscurity and are mobilizing to help restore and bring back to life the remaining great Coastal Beacons, the lighthouses.

The Painted Lighthouse brings to you authentic depictions of lighthouses from around the world. They may be on different media- Sand Dollars, Canvas, or Over the Door Planks- but all are re-created from the artist’s visits or pictures from others’ visits. Each painting comes with a brief history of that particular lighthouse including the keepers who tended the light.