Point Wilson Light After Rain is a painting by James Lyman which was uploaded on February 11th, 2011.
Point Wilson Light After Rain
It was 1861, and the lighthouse on Whidbey Island proved to be useless, due to the change in marine traffic, and most of all, marine design. It was... more
by James Lyman
Title
Point Wilson Light After Rain
Artist
James Lyman
Medium
Painting - Pen&ink/watercolor
Description
It was 1861, and the lighthouse on Whidbey Island proved to be useless, due to the change in marine traffic, and most of all, marine design. It was the end of the sailing ship and the steel-hulled, steam powered ships were here. On the evening of December 15, 1879, the Forth Order Fresnel Lens, flashed into service at Point Wilson. Horrific high tides caused ships to run aground and erode the east and west sides of the lighthouse, to the point that a new lighthouse had to be built. In 1914, the new, reinforced concrete lighthouse was in service. The Point Wilson Lighthouse is still in service, warning marine traffic of dangerous waters and shoals. Gone, however, is the laughter, sweat, and hard work of the light keepers and their families. The light is automated and monitored by computer at the USCG Air Station in Port Angeles. The lighthouse is open to visitors, and is a wonderful attraction to those who love history.
Uploaded
February 11th, 2011
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Comments (6)
James Lyman
Thank you very much for the kind works. I also remember your visit and cherish it and our friendship that has become like family. Hope to see you again this year...Fort Worden is really needing help, so all we can do is pray for the required funds to do what is necessary. Love to all. Jim
Pat Laderoute
On our travels through the west coast of Washington, we came upon a most beautiful town, full of colour and charm called Port Townsend. We happened upon an art studio on the main street and saw the most wonderful captivation of light house paintings I have ever seen!! We met James and Terree Lyman and immediately were drawn to them and their intensity for life to the fullest - and Jim's attention to the most minute detail in oh so many stories, but especially in his art. His work is sublime and brings to life these staunch sentinels of another era. We fell in love the the Point Wilson lighthouse, and when we saw Jim's original painting of said lighthouse, we had to have it. It now resides in our home on a prominate wall, and enjoyed by all who come into our home. We have since then purchased a couple of smaller prints, which are in another room and are equally vibrant and are a conversation piece onto themselves. Yes, we shall return and, hopefully purchase again, even if it's just to stop in on a fabulous visit with them in their home studio and have a cup of tea with them and some of Jim's fine home made cookies, along with their genuine warmth for all who cross their threshold.
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