Castle Stalker Twilight Mug
From my Historic & Iconic Art Gallery
Created from an original artwork painted in Scotland by Scottish Artist Kevin Hunter
Low-resolution website images protect the artwork. Your purchase is a professionally photographed, high-quality reproduction for exceptional detail and vibrant colour.
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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My Scottish Art Mug | A Ceramic Coffee Mug for Your Daily Brew
I believe that even a simple daily ritual, like enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, can be made a little more special with a touch of art. That’s why I’m so happy to feature my paintings on these beautiful and durable ceramic mugs. I wanted to create a piece of functional art that brings a splash of the Scottish landscape right into your hands. Each mug is designed to be a joy to use every day, and it's my hope that it becomes your new favourite.
To ensure the quality is just right, I’ve chosen a high-quality 11oz ceramic mug with a classic, straight-sided design and a crisp white base that makes the colours of my artwork pop. The vibrant, high-resolution reproduction of my original painting wraps around the mug, and includes my signature and the artwork title to mark its authenticity.
Designed for everyday use, these mugs are both scratch and chip-resistant. For your convenience, they are also completely dishwasher safe, so you never have to worry about the artwork fading. They make a wonderful and thoughtful gift for any art lover or anyone with a fondness for Scotland.
Castle Stalker Twilight Mug from the Historic & Iconic Art Gallery Collection.
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