Lime Kiln Point

Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse is located near the historic lime kilns in Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island. This state park is one of the few publicly owned water access locations where the public can go to view Orca whales along Haro Strait in north Puget Sound. It is not uncommon for over 100,000 visitors to enjoy this popular day park each year. If you truly love wildlife and wish to see the Orcas for yourself, I encourage you to come to Lime Kiln Point and spend the day hiking, picnicing and waiting for these beautiful mammals to make an appearance. Booking a trip with a whale watching boat service may be a quicker, and more expensive, way to see Orcas, however, in doing so the potential for disturbing and even harming these endangered whales is infinitely higher. This miniature ink and pencil drawing of Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse, in a 5x7 wood frame is available for $35 plus shipping.

Bridges

This Italian-style bridge is perfectly reflected in the tranquil river it spans. This detailed miniature ink and pencil drawing is framed in a vintage 5x7 metal frame with faux mother of pearl border. Available for $35 plus shipping.

Looking for Salmon

This sweet little miniature depicts two Orca whales swimming through Haro Strait by Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse in their eternal search for food; the elusive salmon. The drawing is 2x5 inches, framed to 3 1/2x6 inches in a vintage handmade wooden frame from Mexico. This original ink and pencil drawing is available for $40 plus shipping.

I was lucky enough to get to go to Germany for three weeks when I was in college. While there, I was amazed at the beauty and immaculate neatness of the towns. The houses of the villages are clustered together, usually around the church, and often within the old Roman wall ruins. I became captivated by the architecture of old churches and castles and, after seeing some local drawings (that I could not afford to buy) I began drawing miniatures.

I sketch my subject with pencil on acid free paper, then use black archival ink to outline. Many artists then use water color paint, but I prefer artist-grade color pencil.

This drawing is of one of the many villages built in Mid-evil times. As you can see, very little has changed in the hundreds of years that have passed. It is framed in a vintage metal frame with ivy and vine-work surrounding. It is available for purchase for $35 plus shipping.

Orcas and Lighthouses

I grew up in Washington State, but I had no idea that wild Orca whales spent part of the year not far from where I lived. These beautiful animals are endangered due to pressures from polution, overfishing and recreational boating.

Lime Kiln Point State Park is a prime (and non-impact) Orca viewing location on San Juan Island in the northern Puget Sound region from approximately April to October.

Lime Kiln Point was named for the historic nearby lime kilns that, at one time, turned the local abundant limestone into lime for commercial use. The finished lime was transported by ship from the kilns to ports around the world. Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse helped to keep these ships from running aground while they navigated the waters of Haro Strait off the west side of San Juan Island. The lighthouse still operates today, serving as a historic interpretive site and Orca research center.

This 5 X 7 inch (matted and framed to 8 X 10) folk art ink and pencil original drawing of Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse with Orcas by Susan Girard is available for purchase for $45.