Puffin & Gannet, Isle of May – Print

This delightful limited edition print by Louise Stocker captures the enchanting Isle of May, where a clumsy puffin makes an awkward landing as a gannet plunges into the sea in search of fish.

Affectionately known as the “Jewel of the Forth”, the Isle of May is a small island and nature reserve lying five miles off the Fife coast near Anstruther. During the summer, boats carry visitors across the water to marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of seabirds; among them an astonishing 90,000 puffins, joined by guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and shags.

The lighthouse depicted in the artwork is the historic Low Light lighthouse. Built in 1844, it now serves as an ornithological centre, continuing the island’s legacy as a haven for wildlife and bird enthusiasts alike

The charming print is taken from an original watercolour, ink and coloured pencil illustration and would look lovely in any settings.

These prints would make perfect gifts for anyone with a love of the seaside and would fit perfectly into a coastal-themed bathroom or look particularly sweet in a child's bedroom or nursery.

Louise lives in the tiny little fishing village of Cellardyke having moved there in 2015 to fulfil a lifelong dream to live by the sea with its stunning scenery and slower pace of life.

Inspiration is never far away with its picture-postcard villages, its glorious sandy beaches, wildlife and craggy coves of this unspoilt little corner or ‘nook’ of Scotland.

Each giclée print is reproduced using the highest quality inks on Somerset 255gsm paper to ensure the print will remain vibrant for over 100 years. The paper has a beautiful texture that makes it barely distinguishable from the original watercolour painting.

The limited edition is of 200 with each being signed by the artist.

The print is available as an unframed mounted print or fully framed and ready to hang, in a white frame which also comes with a stand so the picture can be freestanding if required.

Image Size:   13 x 13 cm   (5 x5 inches)

Mount Size:   20 x 20 cm   (8 x 8 inches)

Framed Size:   23 x 23 cm   (9 x 9 inches)