
Description
Title: "Tranquil Lake"
A lakeside scene invites a feeling of tranquility in a setting where the air is still and the birds are quiet.
Original (New) - Acrylic on canvas
My art is inspired by both natural and built environments, primarily of the Bay Area where I have resided for 45 years, but also by trips taken to countries in Europe and the Caribbean. My studio is in Mill Valley, California.
My use of color can be traced to years of interior design and color consulting. Observing that many wall paints looked dull and lifeless regardless of hue, I learned that those that seemed rich and complex—as if they glowed from within—were mixed using the full spectrum and without black. To replicate these pleasing and harmonious colors, I use a limited palette comprised of only the three primaries, two secondaries and white, and I mix my own chromatic blacks.
The scenes in my artwork are often desolate, devoid of people, distilled to the essential elements needed to convey a peacefulness that may exist for only a fleeting moment. And in that starkness is a certain drama.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Original (New) - Mint
Dimensions:
Height: 16 in.
Width: 20 in.
Depth: 0.75 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Acrylic Paint, Canvas
Shipping:Domestic: Free shipping to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International:No international shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Mill Valley, CA
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A lakeside scene invites a feeling of tranquility in a setting where the air is still and the birds are quiet.
Original (New) - Acrylic on canvas
My art is inspired by both natural and built environments, primarily of the Bay Area where I have resided for 45 years, but also by trips taken to countries in Europe and the Caribbean. My studio is in Mill Valley, California.
My use of color can be traced to years of interior design and color consulting. Observing that many wall paints looked dull and lifeless regardless of hue, I learned that those that seemed rich and complex—as if they glowed from within—were mixed using the full spectrum and without black. To replicate these pleasing and harmonious colors, I use a limited palette comprised of only the three primaries, two secondaries and white, and I mix my own chromatic blacks.
The scenes in my artwork are often desolate, devoid of people, distilled to the essential elements needed to convey a peacefulness that may exist for only a fleeting moment. And in that starkness is a certain drama.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Original (New) - Mint
Dimensions:
Height: 16 in.
Width: 20 in.
Depth: 0.75 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Acrylic Paint, Canvas
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
No Imperfections; Original (New) - Mint
Buyer's Premium
20%
"Tranquil Lake" Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Mary Anne McKernie
Estimate $300-$900
Starting Price
$150
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Finishing Touches
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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