CAPTAIN REED — A MATLACHA SUNSET

Original Oil Painting by Art LaFranchise

Retail Price: $1,350

This is Matlacha.

“Captain Reed — A Matlacha Sunset” captures an actual view from the Matlacha Bridge, with the brilliant colors of a Southwest Florida sunset reflecting across the water. At the heart of the painting sits Captain Reed, a real working boat that can be seen docked right here in Matlacha.

That local connection makes this piece more than a coastal painting—it captures a recognizable piece of the island as it exists today.

Art LaFranchise brings the scene to life through intense oranges, blues, purples, and reflections across the water, while Captain Reed anchors the composition against the setting sun. For residents, visitors, boaters, and anyone with a connection to Matlacha, this is an opportunity to own an original painting depicting a real place, a real boat, and a moment of island life.

Original Art LaFranchise Oil Painting • One of a Kind • Matlacha, Florida • $1,350