Sepia Afternoon Metal Print

One of the most beautiful places to visit along the rocky coast of Maine, the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse offers a time of quiet peacefulness and reflection. It remains one of our favorite locations to visit in Maine. This painting is painted using only one color, sepia. It won Best of Show at the 2013 Verdigris Valley Art Exhibit in Independence, Kansas.

In 1969, Monte Toon began his career as a watercolorist. He credits the late Charles Sanderson of Wichita, Kansas, with setting him on his life-long path of watercolor painting. Sanderson inspired new approaches and techniques. Later, the works of Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper would influence Toon's work. More than 54 years experience has defined Toon's style in his exclusive use of watercolor. In 1991, a turning point occurred in Toon's work. Travels in Canada, New England and the east coast broadened his range of subject matter. By setting goals and directions of purpose, Monte enhanced and elevated his works to new heights resulting in numerous solo shows of merit. He refers to this change as a re-dedication to...