Coastal & Marine Prints by W. McMurray Pacific Northwest Realism

All prints are $15. W. McMurray is known for representational coastal and marine artwork rooted in the landscapes and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest and coastal British Columbia. Working in a realistic style with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and light, McMurray’s paintings often explore the relationship between maritime industry and natural environments. His subjects frequently include working harbors, fishing vessels, coastal structures, and iconic marine animals, rendered with technical precision and a subdued, contemplative mood. McMurray’s work appeals to collectors drawn to regional realism, nautical heritage, and wildlife art with a strong sense of place. Coastal Cannery Scene - This work depicts a quiet West Coast waterfront, centered on a weathered cannery building marked “Pacific Coast Camp – British Columbia Packers Ltd.” A fishing vessel rests on wooden pilings, suggesting maintenance or seasonal pause rather than active labor. The palette is restrained and natural, emphasizing muted whites, greys, and soft greens, with careful attention to reflections in the water. The scene captures a sense of stillness and working-harbor nostalgia, focusing on structure, shoreline, and maritime routine rather than human figures. Orca at Sunset - The second piece presents a breaching orca against a glowing sunset sky. Warm oranges and reds dominate the water and clouds, contrasted by the deep blacks and whites of the whale. The composition emphasizes movement and power, with splashing water rendered in crisp highlights. A distant rocky shoreline grounds the scene, while the dramatic lighting and low horizon create a cinematic sense of scale and reverence for the animal. Coastal Dock & Fishing Boats Print. Moored fishing boats alongside a weathered wooden dock and shoreline building. The scene reflects a quiet Pacific Northwest waterfront, emphasizing working boats, dockside structures, and calm tidal water. Painted in a realistic style with natural light and muted coastal tones, the artwork captures the character of a traditional fishing harbor without figures, focusing instead on place, craft, and maritime setting. Ideal for nautical décor, coastal interiors, cabin or cottage walls, and collectors drawn to West Coast harbor and fishing boat imagery. Twin Tugboats in Foggy Harbor.Beautiful nautical artwork by W. McMurray depicting two classic tugboats floating in calm, misty waters. The piece features a realistic yet softly atmospheric painting style, with subtle color blending, reflective water, and a tranquil coastal mood. Ideal for lovers of marine art, harbor scenes, and traditional seafaring subjects. This print captures the quiet strength of working boats and the peaceful stillness of an early morning port, making it a perfect accent for a study, office, cottage, or nautical-themed space. Orca Wildlife Art Print Stone Wall Background. Beautiful wildlife artwork by W. McMurray featuring a breaching orca in a serene coastal setting. This piece highlights the power and grace of the killer whale with realistic detail and soft, natural tones. maritime realism, harbor tranquility, tugboat portraiture, coastal atmosphere, nautical illustration, marine reflection study, working vessel scene, fog-softened palette, seascape printmaking, industrial seafaring, traditional marine art, painterly water surface, twin tug composition, North Atlantic mood, coastal navigation theme, littoral realism, maritime vernacular, pelagic imagery, coastal industrialism, Northwest representationalism, chromatic restraint, atmospheric glazing, shoreline architecture, marine megafauna, working-waterfront art, regional naturalism, nautical heritage painting, oceanic wildlife realism, dockside composition, sunset marine palette