Melinda Kirkpatrick (American, Contemporary, b. 1964) - 'Yuletide Light'. Acrylic on reclaimed wood panel, depicting a black sperm whale sending up a white spout, on a snowy, starlit winter night. A lighthouse hung with a holiday wreath and strings of lights stands on a point at left, and three sailing vessels dressed with lights and Christmas trees cross the horizon beneath a full moon with a face. Titled “Yuletide Light” in white letters across the water, lower center. Signed “Melinda” on the reverse. In original frame under glass. American, 21st century.  Frame: H 25-3/4 in. W 31-3/4 in. Panel: H 22 in W 28 in.

Excellent.