Iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse Viewpoint, Lane County, Oregon

For the rest of 2026, I’m centering my 4×4 paintings on the landscapes I return to often here in Lane County, Oregon. This piece captures one of those in-between moments—the pause along the drive where you have to pull over and take it all in.

Heading north on Highway 101, the central coastline delights with wide, dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. Then, almost suddenly, Heceta Head Lighthouse appears—perched above the ocean, steady and unmistakable against the shifting sky.

It’s more than just a scenic stop. Whales pass the  Oregon coast year round, with peak migration seasons being mid-December to mid-January (southbound) and late March through May (northbound). Nearly 20,000 gray whales travel south in winter, while spring brings mothers and calves north. If the light is right and the ocean is calm, you might catch a distant spout rising and disappearing back into the horizon. 

I’m drawn to this spot not just for its beauty, but for that feeling of movement—of traveling through, slowing down, and noticing.

If you’d like to commission your own Heceta Head Lighthouse 4×4 painting, feel free to reach out at Donna@dvdscreations.com.

I used an 4 by 4 inch stretched canvas, and Golden Heavy Body acrylic paint for this piece. ‘Heceta Beach, Lane County, Oregon’ an original acrylic painting by DVD © 2026.

Price: SOLD $40.00