Infinitely Shores

Artist: Donald Scott Masterson
Based in: Cannon Beach, Oregon
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas hybrid with Projection, 72” x 41”
Date: 2023
Location at the Stephanie: Lobby, front desk

Artist Statement

As a painter, my goal is to create a visual connection to coastal elements that surround me on a daily basis. These paintings are an expression of my relationship to the raw power and beauty of nature. Through an exploration of elemental textures and surfaces, I aim to capture the essence of the coastal landscape and evoke subtle emotional responses in viewers. As opposed to creating a direct representation, my intention is to offer a supplemental vision of our environment. Each painting represents a moment in time, at various scales, gently inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the beauty and complexity of nature. Ultimately, my paintings are a celebration of the natural world and serve as a reminder of the awe-inspiring power and majesty of the ocean and its surroundings.

Donald’s artworks below can be seen in various rooms of the Stephanie Inn.

  • Infinitely Shores

    Medium: Acrylic on Canvas hybrid with Projection, 72” x 41”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Lobby, front desk

  • Dreaming in Blue

    Medium: Acrylic, 28” x 70”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Lobby

  • Land, Sea, Sky

    Medium: Monoprint, 17” x 23”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: 1st floor, hallway past front desk

  • Waterway

    Medium: Wool, Indigo dye and Phyllospadix scouleri (Scouler's surfgrass), 36” x 36”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: 1st floor, hallway past front desk

  • Falcon Cove Vista

    Medium: Monoprint, 17” x 23”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: 1st floor, hallway past front desk

  • A Walk to the Sea

    Medium: Gyotaku Art Form / Original Print Impressions made with Mulberry Bark Paper and Archival Gamblin Inks. Actual mural is printed on a Wallpaper Medium.
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: 1st floor, elevator

  • Pacific Cathedral

    Medium: Watercolor 29 1/2" x 42"
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Library

  • First Light at the Overlook: View From the Stephanie Inn

    Medium: Woodblock Print on Paper, 34” x 34”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Library

  • Rain Study #2

    Medium: Watercolor on Paper, 12” x 16”
    Date: 2022
    Location at the Stephanie: Library

  • Foraged Clay Wall Hanging

    Medium: Pottery, 4’ x 3’
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Library

  • Mother 1 + 2

    Medium: Watercolor, 30” x 22”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Library

  • Tidal Shift No.1 / Tidal Shift No. 2

    Medium: Plant-based Indigo Hand-dyed on Linen; Reclaimed redwood hangers by Justin Bailie
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Both sides of staircase, between 1st and 2nd floor

  • The Wave

    Medium: Acrylic, 36” x 36”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: 2nd floor, opposite the elevator

  • Last Turn

    Medium: Oil on Canvas, 32” x 40”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: 2nd floor hallway

  • Glass Float Light Sculpture

    Medium: Repurposed Authentic Glass Fishing Floats, Leaded Glass, Metal
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Dining Room

  • Beach Elements 1

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Room

  • Beach Elements 2

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Room

  • Beach Elements 3

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Suite

  • Storm Study

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Suite

  • Tidepool 1

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Suite

  • Tidepool 2

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Suite

  • Silverpoint Textures 1

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Studio

  • Silverpoint Textures 2

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Studio

  • Horizon

    Medium: Mixed Mediums
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Janice Kay Studio

  • Tethered To Your Horizon

    Medium: Acrylic & Pastel on Canvas, 36” x 48”
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: Lobby Carriage House

  • Art Framing

    Medium: Cedar, Fir, other coastal woods
    Date: 2023
    Location at the Stephanie: All floors

About the Artist

Donald Scott Masterson is a local Cannon Beach artist working in multiple genres and mediums. With projects ranging from Art Directing at Disney World and Universal Studios to walking the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival for his sculpting work in film, from large-scale Renaissance ceiling murals to fine art pieces in galleries, Donald strives to bring out the best look for his clients and patrons. If asked what medium he enjoys working with most, he will tell you, “All of them.” Beginning his professional career as a graphic designer at a record label in Nashville, Donald moved to Cannon Beach to paint and expand his understanding of the art world. Painting for commercial and private clients led him to new opportunities in film/television. As a Scenic Artist and Sculptor for over ten years, he’s been able to incorporate some of those techniques into his paintings and artwork.

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