The apex of 19th century cartographic excellence, engraving handcraft, and classical creativity unite in this digitally remastered print, in enhancement of its rare and historical original.  One of a four-part set of celestial charts originally published by the distinguished E.J. Huntington, 1835 and engraved by W.G. Evans, New York under the direction of E.H. Burritt.
 Part 1 of 4.

This work was inspired and adapted from the "Voynich Manuscript," a 15th century codex hand-written in an unknown writing system, which may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance.  The mystery of the meaning and origin of the manuscript has excited the popular imagination, making the manuscript the subject of novels and speculation.
The mandala (literally "circle" in Sanskrit) is a metaphysical representation of the universe.While typically associated with Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas also feature prominently with deep symbolic meaning in Christian art and motifs, as exemplified by the Celtic cross, the rosary, rose windows, the halo, communion wafers, the crown of thorns.
This composition (along with its complement, Venice Mandala) is inspired by the delicate Florentine and Venetian lacework of the late renaissance where the desire for the enrichment of ordinary features manifested itself in embroideries of silk with gold or silver threads.

This exquisitely remastered digital rendering of an ancient zodiac evokes the mysticism of a foregone age where astrologers were thought to be magicians, and many were highly respected scholars, believing that the movements of the stars governed the emotions and actions of earthly beings.
In the words of the medieval theorist Kepler, "It is clearly evident that most events of a widespread nature draw their causes from the enveloping heavens."  What the ancients defined as "influx" thus became transformed into our modern vocabulary as "influence."
Who could possibly forget the fabled "star crossed lovers" of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, or these words from the Tempest:
My zenith doth depend uponA most auspicious star, whose influenceIf now I court not but omit, my fortunesWill ever after droop.This print embodies the mysticism of the pre-scientific age and invites the viewer to experience its wonder, and serves as a tangible reminder of the power of "influence."

The apex of 19th century cartographic excellence, engraving handcraft, and classical creativity unite in this digitally remastered print, in enhancement of its rare and historical original.  One of a four-part set of celestial charts originally published by the distinguished E.J. Huntington, 1835 and engraved by W.G. Evans, New York under the direction of E.H. Burritt.  
Part 2 of 4.

This snow white pelican is normally accustomed to gliding in squadron formation along the southern and western coasts in graceful echo of the waves.  But on this occasion, she has donned a regal tiara for this white tie affair.
 

This daring yet confident crane proclaims her glamorous cachet with an expectant "head flag" salute embellished by her semiplume crest.

Dressed to impress in his evening smoking jacket and with burgeoning yet mischievous grin, Louis is the bon vivant "life of the party" in his 1930's Jazz Age style.  Duke Ellington once said, "There are two rules in life--  rule one:  never quit; rule two - never forget rule one."  Louis Armstrong said "And I think to myself... what a wonderful world."  If you get these jazz greats, you'll get Louis!

According to the Urban Dictionary, a "Lone Ranger" is one who confidently "stands alone," is "constantly underestimated" but always "comes out on top" because of "superior intellect and skill."  The violet masked beauty in this composition with rococo cyan plumage from crown to toe against a salmon pink screen evokes mystery into her possible motivations.
 

This playful green bird seeks to outdo its blue bird pair in commanding attention through embellishment and flattery to capture her fair share of glory.  Her confident and cheerful appeal lighten the atmosphere in elaborate sophistication.

This regal blue bird captures the sartorial elegance in dramatic flair of the foregone nobility that demanded attention at spectacles such as the opening day at Ascot.  Her confident and cheerful appeal lighten the atmosphere in elaborate sophistication.

An amusingly exotic pink bird couple seizes the focus in this composition with their enchanting ornamental plumes and colorful livery, while seemingly engulfed in deep and loving conversation.

This landscape composition features a lake view panorama celebrating an expansive azure spring-fed lake yielding to distant verdant forestry under a delicate blue sky accented with dancing white-tipped clouds. 
This painting unleashes many primordial sentiments through its symbols:  water as the source of life itself, purity, and fertility; skies associated with the spirit, peace, and heaven; and forests as the mysterious and unknown.  

This seascape composition features a calm turquoise ocean below soft mid-day white-capped clouds. In nature, turquoise swirls indicate the presence of marine life, tracing the flow of water currents and eddies—which typically reach their peak abundance in springtime.

This peaceful seascape composition captures the tranquility of a golden beach and changing skies in springtime.
Indeed, physical oceanographers observe that the ocean has weather and seasons, much like the atmosphere. Springtime is often a time of great change, turbulence, and productivity. Increasing sunlight, nutrient enrichment from land and upwelling from the deep, and changeable atmospheric weather all conspire to color the ocean surface with interesting patterns.

This lovely two-part landscape set captures the soothing natural features of the Caribbean. Synonymous with paradise, this region features rich sandy beaches, soft tropical skies, calm winds, lush verdant vegetation, and widely divergent palette of blues. Geographically, the Caribbean spans an area of over one million square miles and comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These landscapes give the impression of private and pristine shorelines as glimpsed from a passing luxury yacht.
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This lovely two-part landscape set captures the soothing natural features of the Caribbean. Synonymous with paradise, this region features rich sandy beaches, soft tropical skies, calm winds, lush verdant vegetation, and widely divergent palette of blues. Geographically, the Caribbean spans an area of over one million square miles and comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These landscapes give the impression of private and pristine shorelines as glimpsed from a passing luxury yacht.
Part 1 of 2

Soft azure waves gently roll against a golden sandy beach while delicate white trimmed clouds in the foreground hint at an afternoon squall on the distant horizon.
 

The spirit of maritime wonder and adventure pervade this two-part nautical series exalting sailboats against a profoundly rich sea and fair sunlit skies.  The human innovation of connecting wind and sail led to epic adventures such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, the rise and fall of great empires, and the exploration of the new world.  These primal forces now manifest themselves in modern times in sporty and leisurely pursuits in our recreational sailing yachts.
Part one of a two-part series.

The spirit of maritime wonder and adventure pervade this two-part nautical series celebrating sailboats against a profoundly rich sea and fair sunlit skies.  The human innovation of connecting wind and sail led to epic adventures such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, the rise and fall of great empires, and the exploration of the new world.  These primal forces now manifest themselves in modern times in sporty and leisurely pursuits in our recreational sailing yachts.
Part two of a two-part series.

This striking seascape records the rugged natural beauty of Puget Sound—unquestionably North America’s most pristine estuary. The Sound was discovered in 1792 by George Vancouver and named after Peter Puget, a French Huguenot who became an officer in the British Royal Navy. It is the result of the melting retreat of the 6,000 foot thick Vashon Glaciation about 15,000 years ago.
This composition captures the striking colors, rocky jetties, swift currents, and dramatic vistas that characterize Puget Sound.