Sirene de Poisson-an oil on wood panel painting

            This superb oil on wood painting is a great example of Robert W. MacIsaac’s artistic genius.  Indicative to his outstanding individuality as an artist, the charming ocean subject of this painting is highly unique.  MacIsaac portrayed an imaginative, original invention of a whimsical, colorful mermaid figure.  The texture of the wood panel, of which the picture is painted, also contributes to the appearance of the painting, developing a warm canvas tone.  MacIsaac’s playful choice of color conveys an uplifting and light hearted spirit, which is certain to delight anyone and also proves to be a truly remarkable one of a kind.

            This splendid painting is finished with an exceptional, complimentary, high quality frame, measuring a total of 28 3/4” x 24 3/4”.  The unique framing, which greatly enhances the painting, was individually and artistically created and painted by Le Chateau’s renowned master framer, Jeanette Shoenrock.  The art is signed and dated by MacIsaac, visible in the lower right corner.

The eminent artist, Robert MacIsaac, was born in Detroit, Michigan in October of 1925.  From a very early age he exhibited outstanding artistic genius and attended art school and apprenticeships in Detroit.  MacIsaac served overseas in the American Army in World War II, in both the Philippine and New Guinea theatres of war. Upon his return to Michigan, he gained widespread recognition for his innovative works, including landscapes and his unique, artistic realism in maritime paintings. MacIsaac was also a renowned graphic designer, with his work including the Seal of the City of Novi. 

In mid-life, MacIsaac moved to North Carolina where he further enhanced his skills, reputation and found great influence to his paintings by his rural surroundings.  In his later years, he moved to Clearwater, Florida and continued to develop his extraordinary talent producing unrivaled oils and watercolors in favorite genre of abstract, landscapes and maritime seascapes.  The artist is celebrated for his incredibly outstanding artistic work.  His lifetime output was limited to seven to eight hundred classics, which accordingly increase in value as a result.