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Product Overview:
This is a rare opportunity to own a signed, original watercolor by renowned Mendocino artist Mariko Irie. Titled "220. Ten Mile River," this 2006 masterpiece captures the serene, ethereal beauty of the Northern California coastline with the artist's signature precision and light.
Artistic Details:
Dimensions: 15" x 11.5" (Sheet size)
Medium: Professional-grade watercolor on paper.
Palette: A sophisticated blend of misty blues, cool greys, and muted earth tones. The painting features delicate washes of sand-colored beiges and soft greens, perfectly capturing the atmospheric "marine layer" common to the Ten Mile River area.
Style: Coastal Realism. Irie’s technique uses layering to create a luminous depth that makes the water and sky appear to glow from within.
About the Artist: Mariko Irie
Mariko Irie is a lifelong painter who received her BFA at the prestigious Musashino Art University in Tokyo. After moving to Mendocino, California in 1982, she became a celebrated figure in the North Coast art community.
Acclaim: Her work is held in private and public collections across the U.S., Japan, Germany, and Canada.
Highlights: She was the featured artist for the Winesong '95 poster and the Mendocino Music Festival 2004 poster.
Representation: She is currently represented by the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino and the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg.
Provenance & Shipping
Authentication: Includes the original artist-issued biography and title sheet, confirming the work’s title, date (2006), and medium.
Note: This painting is sold unmatted and unframed, allowing the buyer to customize the presentation to their specific decor.
