Castle Stalker Twilight Artist Proof Collector Print
From my Historic & Iconic Art Gallery
Created from an original artwork painted in Scotland by Scottish Artist Kevin Hunter
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About this painting.
When I approached this painting of Castle Stalker, perched as it is on its little island in Loch Laich at dusk, I wanted to capture that moment of stillness when the day’s light slips away and the castle becomes a silhouette against the horizon. The title “Twilight” refers not just to the hour of the day, but to the in-between state: light and dark, land and water, solid form and soft reflection.
Composition & Mood
I placed the castle slightly off-centre, allowing the sweeping sky and its reflected tones in the water to play a big role. The water surface is calm but alive with subtle movement and reflection, creating a mirrored echo of the sky’s colours. I used faint layers of pastel-washed clouds fading into deeper blues and purples, with a warmer glow near the horizon, to suggest the sun has just dipped beneath the hills. The castle’s form is dark and grounded, its edges softened to merge subtly with its setting — I wanted it to feel ancient yet part of the landscape, not entirely separate.
Colour & Technique
For the twilight palette I mixed cool ultramarines and purples for the lakes and distant hills, contrasted with warming touches of peach and rose in the sky where the last light lingers. I applied the paint in thin glazes in the sky and hills to allow nuance and depth; the foreground water has slightly richer impasto to give texture and a hint of turbulence. The castle itself is painted in muted greys and deep charcoals, with just a touch of green moss-tone on its base to anchor it in the land.
Intention & Feeling
My aim was to evoke a sense of calm grandeur. By the time you reach this piece, you should feel as though you’ve arrived at a moment of reverence — the castle stands quietly, the day has ended, and the landscape holds its breath. It’s less about heroic action than about reflection, stillness and the passage of light. For me, this is Scotland’s quiet majesty — a place where history, water, sky and stone meet in an eternal moment.
Thanks for viewing and reading about my artwork, and please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions, Kevin.
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Own the Exclusive Artist's Proof | A Unique, Signed Fine Art Print
Before I approve any of my paintings for a new print run, I work closely with my printers to create a single, perfect test print. This is the first one made—the one I personally inspect in my Gourock studio for colour accuracy and quality against my original painting.
By tradition, this unique piece is called the Artist's Proof (A/P). It’s my final seal of approval. For each of my paintings, only one of these will ever exist, making it a truly special collector's item for those who want the most exclusive version of my work available.
Your Collector's Piece: The Details
I've chosen the highest quality materials to ensure this proof is a work of art in its own right. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique print:
A True 1 of 1 Original: This is the only Artist's Proof for this painting. Once it's sold, no others will ever be created, making it the rarest version of this artwork.
Hand-Signed and Certified: I personally sign, title, and date the print by hand. I also mark it with 'A/P' to certify its unique status as the official Artist's Proof.
Museum-Grade Hahnemühle Paper: I have selected Hahnemühle German Etching (310gsm), a world-renowned, heavyweight fine art paper from Germany. Its distinct, velvety texture is perfect for capturing the depth and colour of my original work, creating a stunning, archival-quality giclée reproduction.
Archival Giclée Print: This proof is created using the sophisticated giclée printing process with archival pigment inks, guaranteeing that the colours will remain vibrant and true for a lifetime without fading.
Generous Print Size: The artwork is printed in a substantial size, perfect for making a statement on your wall.
Landscape ⇆ / Portrait ⇅: 20x16 inches (50x40 cm)
Square ▢: 20x20 inches (50x50 cm)
Professional Framing Available
I can arrange for your Artist's Proof to be professionally framed by my trusted partners here in the UK. A beautiful frame not only protects the artwork but also presents it as a finished, gallery-quality piece. If you'd like to receive a ready-to-hang work of art, please get in touch with me before you purchase to discuss the custom framing options.
Castle Stalker Twilight Artist Proof Collector Print from the Historic & Iconic Art Gallery Collection.
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