California Shoreline Escape [4275] | Stretched Canvas

The Narrative

A candid observation of the California coast, captured during the soft, unhurried light of a spring morning. California Shoreline Escape documents a social cluster of seagulls amidst the rugged textures of a Pacific beach—where weathered driftwood, smooth stones, and coastal sands meet the subtle industrial architecture of the Pacific Coast Highway.

The 3:2 composition celebrates the "urban wild" of the California shoreline, focusing on the calm movements of birdlife against a backdrop of sun-bleached materials. It is a work designed to bring the expansive, resilient atmosphere of the Pacific shore into any interior, offering a window into the unhurried rhythms of the West Coast.

The Build (Stretched Canvas)

• Archive Quality: Printed with non-toxic, low-VOC archival latex inks. The Canon 40D’s sensor preserves the fine details of the sand, stone, and plumage with organic clarity and film-like tonal stability.
• Surface: Matte cotton-poly composite canvas featuring a specialised JONDO coating for a glare-free, gallery-grade finish.
• Structure: Hand-stretched over a 1.25" (3.175cm) frame of FSC-certified radiata pine sourced from renewable forests.
• Installation: Includes built-in hanging hardware and soft rubber dots on the lower corners to protect your wall surface and ensure a level, stable display.

The Artist’s Touch

The artist’s mark "MDJ" is integrated into the lower-right corner in a tonal grey for a clean, minimalist finish that echoes the weathered stones of the beach. Each canvas is finished with a custom-designed PCH Stone (#96948E) edge wrap, sampled from the coastal architecture. This deliberate colour choice provides a sophisticated, neutral border that grounds the composition and adds professional structural depth to the 1.25" profile, transforming a candid coastal moment into a structured gallery piece.

Technical Specifications

• Hardware: Captured with the Canon 40D professional imaging system.
• Precision: Please allow for slight size deviations (+/- 3.2mm) due to the archival hand-finishing process.
• Format: 3:2 Ratio.

Shipping & Fulfillment

• Processing: Orders are verified and handled within 48 hours.
• Shipping: Dispatched via Standard Gallery Courier (Tracked). Typically arrives within 5–10 business days.

Care Instructions

To maintain archival quality, avoid direct sunlight or high-moisture environments. Wipe the surface gently with a clean, damp cloth as needed.

Warranty & Product Information

• Brand: Michael D. Johnson Art
• Warranty: 2-year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC.
• EU Representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED | gpsr@honsonventures.com
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