Fiery Frozen Gateway Arch No. 2

The Story:      The St Louis Skyline and Gateway Arch during a fiery red sunset as witnessed across the frozen Mississippi River.  This January evening served as a continuation of cold harsh weather which impacted the upper mid-west. Sensing an opportunity for the setting sun to illuminate the clouds from underneath, I headed to the river to witness a brief and amazing light show as the clouds transitioned from dreadful muted tones to wildly warm hues, then to darkness all in a few brief minutes.

The Rest of the Story:  A few years ago, the US Postal Service reached out to me regarding this image.   In a process that took a couple of years, this image became part of the USPS Stamp Series, Mighty Mississippi.   Though the USPS holds the copyright when in stamp form, I still retained the copyright to the actual image which allows me to sell unique prints.  Additionally, in receiving an invitation to the First Day of Issue ceremony, I was able to obtain the ceremony program, as well as the signatures of the dignitaries seated next to me at the post-ceremony signature table.   In an extremely small print edition 1 of 4, and 1 of 6, check out these unique First Day of Issue Mighty Mississippi framed prints.

If you are looking for more St Louis Skyline artwork, check out my Gateway Arch Gallery featuring colorful sunsets and even the 2014 solar eclipse!  Of course, there is more to St Louis than just the river so check out this St Louis Gallery, which features scenes from Forest Park!

I’ve created a slightly wider panoramic print of the same scene titled:  Fiery Frozen Gateway Arch No. 3.

Sublocation:   Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

City, State:       St Louis, Missouri

Date:                 17 Jan 2015

 

Accolades:

  • 2022  This print was celebrated on the US Postal Service Stamp Series: Mighty Mississippi.   As one of 13 images, this print appeared on the stamp’s selvage.
  • 2023  A large framed canvas print resides in a private collection in St Charles. MO.
St Louis Missouri Office Art of the St Louis Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial) and skyline during a colorful sunset with red and orange accents. The art print is original, but the meeting room scene was AI generated.

A large framed canvas art print featuring the Gateway Arch and St Louis skyline during a colorful sunset. This scene was later used by the US Postal Service for the stamp series called Mighty Mississippi. This image depicts the scene employed as corporate art in a conference room. The depicted wall art is original work under my copyright while the surrounding room was generated by AI tools under a license from FreeP!ck.

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A fiery sunset over St Louis Missouri as captured across the Mississippi River which carries ice flows and reflects the St Louis skyline

This scene captures the St Louis Skyline and Gateway Arch during a fiery sunset as witnessed from across the chilly Mississippi River. Sensing an opportunity for the setting sun to illuminate the clouds from underneath, I headed to the river to witness a brief and amazing lightshow as the clouds transitioned from dreadful muted tones to wildly warm hues, then to darkness all in a few brief minutes. A sister image captured a few minutes later was featured in the US Postal Service Stamp Series called the Mighty Mississippi.

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12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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