Island Trees • 6×6 • oil on wood • $175 • purchase link
Peeking through trees and seeing water brings me so much joy! I love watching the light shimmer as the tree branches sway in the breeze. This is a view from a walk up to Starboard Rock. Sometimes the path to the destination is as magical as the arrival to the lookout spot.
And below are 2 recent paintings of scenes that sparked something in me! Click on the images for purchase info.
At the Water’s Edge • 6×6 • oil on wood • $175 • purchase link
Morning Stillness • 6×6 • oil on wood • $175 • purchase link
Golden Shore • 6×6 • oil on wood • SOLD
I’m back home in Maine and I have finally had a chance to paint! Phew–it was a little bit of a rocky road. I got knocked out by the flu before leaving South Carolina and then the long drive home set me way, way back. Geez! I am back on my feet again and I have been working on some fun commission pieces and slowly making time to paint what calls to me, which feels so good. Here are three coastal Maine scenes that make my heart sing.
Crab Dock Marsh • 6×6 • oil on wood • $175 • purchase link
This is the view of the crab dock from the deck of the birdhouse near high tide. 🦀✨ I love how the creek water peeks through the posts of the porch—there’s something so iconic about these structures in the Lowcountry. It’s a joy to paint the way the marsh shifts with the tides and the light.
Golden Hour Marsh • 6×6 • oil on wood • $175 • purchse link
The marsh at golden hour is just that … golden. This piece is inspired from our evening boat ride through the creeks of Saint Helena Island. There’s so much warmth in the spartina grass of the Lowcountry.
Maine Sparkles • 8×8 • oil on canvas
Summer rock hopping and bluebird skies on the coast of Maine are not far off. And while I’m currently enjoying the magic and warmth of the Lowcountry, it’s fun to daydream about summer in Maine. Cheers to whats to come!
Lowcountry Afternoon • 6×6 • oil on wood • $175 purchase link
The South Carolina Lowcountry is all marsh, tidal water, and golden light. Creeks and rivers meander through tall spartina grass glowing in the afternoon sun. I love the long wooden docks with their charming covered porches at the end — so typical of this area.
This painting captures our walk down just such a dock, heading out to the boat for a sunset cruise. Warm light, gently swaying grass, and that perfect golden hour on the water came together beautifully.
Sunset Perch • 6×6 • oil on cradled wood • $175 purchase link
We went on a sunset boat ride through the Lowcountry marsh with Coastal Expeditions on St. Helena recently and it was magical! The guide was very knowledgeable and fun and the scenery through the spartina grass at golden hour was amazing. We had dolphins frolicking near us several times, we saw lots egrets feeding in the marsh and these 2 cutie pelicans perched on a buoy. And the Lowcountry sunset did not disappoint! What a treat!
And here is a painting of the morning light hitting the ocean shoreline as seen on my morning dog walks. The colors reflecting in the water at this time of day are so iridescent and beautiful! This piece has found a home already but I thought I’d share it with you.
Morning Shore • 6×6 • oil on wood • SOLD
I’m so happy to be back on Fripp Island for the Spring season – what a treat to get to enjoy expansive views of the Lowcountry marshes and to take long walks on the beach with the pups. Pinch me! And our many little songbird friends have returned to the feeders on the deck. So sweet.
The week started out chilly, but things are warming up and it feels so good after a long and cold winter in Maine. I have setup my studio in a nook off of the living room and I can’t wait to get painting. Click here to see some of my Lowcountry paintings and greeting cards and stay tuned for more to come.
If you are interested in seeing the place we call home while we are here, you can check out our rental listing. My parents bought this home in my early teenage years and we are now the stewards of this special property that is immersed in the wildlife of the South Carolina Lowcountry. What a gift.
Twilight on the Hill • 6×6 • oil on wood panel • $175 • purchase link
I love our neighborhood landmark, the Portland Observatory. And I always enjoy catching it in silhouette at twilight. I painted this a few weeks back when there were still holiday candles in the window. And I always love catching a little crescent moon in that skyline,
I just spent several weeks in a winter wonderland on the island of Vinalhaven. The stillness and rhythm of the season fed my soul and opened the door to new winter palettes and landscapes. Seeing one of my favorite places under a blanket of snow for the first time was absolutely thrilling. I am so grateful for the time I got to spend there and I hope you enjoy my new work. Click on the image above to see all of the pieces I created.
Note: The beautiful home on the Harbor where I was lucky enough to stay is available to rent this summer. Check it out HERE.