Seascape Silhouette Sunset Painting by J. Rector

This is a contemporary acrylic painting on a vertically oriented stretched canvas, dated December 2025. The composition features a vibrant sunset seascape executed with a blend of late-modern and folk art influences. The background consists of a striated sky transitioning from a dark slate blue at the top to a fiery orange and bright lemon yellow at the horizon line. A lone sailboat is depicted in black silhouette on the water, slightly left of the center. In the foreground, substantial rounded rock formations are painted in shades of muted brown and grey, framing a narrow inlet of water. On the right-hand rock formation, two human figures—a couple—are rendered in silhouette, one wearing a cap. The water is depicted with light blue and teal horizontal strokes to suggest motion and reflection. The piece is signed in the bottom right corner in white cursive as 'J. Rector' followed by the date '12/2025'. The painting appears to be in excellent condition, showing a uniform matte-to-satin finish characteristic of modern acrylics, with no visible cracking, fading, or mechanical damage. The brushwork is visible but largely blended in the sky, while the silhouettes demonstrate a flat, graphic application. This work represents the output of a contemporary emerging artist.