KNOCKDERRY CASTLE

Knockderry Castle is located in Cove, Argyll, Scotland and was purchased in 2022 by my friends, David and Chelom Leavitt, whom are restoring the castle starting from the roof down.

Knockderry Castle was built in 5 phases, the first of which was completed in 1855, and sits above “Loch Long”, an inland ocean waterway.

Royal Navy aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines are seen occasionally in Loch Long.

Roe Deer often roam the property and feast on the Rhododendrum bushes.

The former owner lost the castle to foreclosure, as a result of a 22 year long dispute over an approximate $270 (US currency value) business debt she insisted she had paid.

It has a very interesting history and restoration process which you can learn more about on Instagram or on the Leavitt’s blog: “whatthehelldidwedo.com".

I am a friend of the owners, David and Chelom Leavitt, and was inspired to paint the Castle after following their blog and posts after purchase. The thoughts of owning a castle, let alone restoring it, became a pass time for me and, after consulting the owner, I decided to paint it.

This painting required many hours of detailed work. I didn’t keep track of the time I spent on this rendition, but after considering the time accounting for my Payson Utah Temple Painting, I would estimate this piece took 75 or more hours total to complete.

This is my most detailed painting yet requiring the use of a ruler throughout the painting process for every line painted.

I imagined myself actually being there while painting this magical structure and landscape and I feel a great sense of accomplishment at it’s completion.

The reward was reading the very complementary comments of the owner upon his seeing the completed product.

Michael J. Seely Fine (MJSFA) Art employs “JUST IN TIME INVENTORY” where all fine art prints are custom made-to-order by our photo lab and printer and promptly shipped directly to the customer.

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This piece includes archival quality protective varnish, and a dust cover and hanging hardware if framed.

Originals are painted using high quality artist grade acrylic paint on double sided, tempered, masonite (hard board) which is very durable and, unlike canvas, will never stretch or flex and crack the paint.

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If you’d like to see what this painting looks like on your wall, please text or email me your request, including a photo of your wall, and I’ll drop the painting onto your picture and send it back to you.

We appreciate your business very much and hope you will absolutely love the artwork which can literally disburse a lifetime of enjoyment!

Michael J. Seely Fine Art ( MJSFA ) has no control over the accuracy of your computer monitor, phone, tablet, etc.. Actual colors may vary.

This is due to your computer, phone and tablet monitors displaying colors differently and everyone can see these colors differently.

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