Inviting Cove • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
I’ve been busy wrapping up tax season stuff and working on some pet portraits while enjoying views of the saltwater marshes here in the Lowcountry. I’ll be revisiting some Sea Island paintings soon, but today I was drawn to this view from a rocky ledge on little Tiptoe Mountain looking down to Long Cove in Vinalhaven. It’s such a beautiful vista and its exciting to think that summer days aren’t too far off.
Marsh Madness • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
We’ve been caught up in the thrill of March Madness this year—it’s been so exciting and fun to watch! As Mainers, we were so proud to cheer on Cooper Flagg. What an amazing young man!
At the same time, we’ve been enjoying a very different kind of spectacle: the ebb and flow of the tides through the Lowcountry marsh. It’s a quieter kind of drama, but just as mesmerizing. The marsh is always shifting—its colors, textures, and mood changing with the light and the tides.
We love watching the white ibis swoop in to feed at low tide, while the osprey circle above when the water rises. Deer wander in and out throughout the day, and the fiddler crabs are constantly on the move. Nature’s rhythm is alive here, and it’s such a gift to witness it all.
View Through the Trees 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
Taking walks with views fills my soul and I am fortunate enough to get to do it just about every day. Living near the ocean is such a gift. I love this view from the Lower Mills River on Vinalhaven. So much granite, so many pine trees and the smell of the salt air is the best. Ahhhh!
Island Beauty • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
As you know, I love the the ocean and islands with my whole being. And as I sit here in my family home in the South Carolina Lowcountry, I have so much gratitude for my parents and the places on small islands that they chose to call home. Neither one of them grew up on water, but they shared with us their love of lake and ocean breezes, sunsets over water, waves lapping at the shore, rock hopping at the water’s edge and the peace and beauty of island living. Today I am sharing a Vinalhaven scene from a walk on Tiptoe Mountain. From North Hero to Fripp to Vinalhaven, my island love runs deep.
Beach Sunrise • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
Mother nature has been really been showing off the past few mornings. Here’s a scene from my sunrise beach walk with the pups the other day. The colors were so intense and the sky and reflections in the water and shoreline almost blended into one. What a way to start the day!
Spanish Moss • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
When I think of Beaufort, SC, this is the image that comes to mind. I love the stunning oak trees lining Bay Street with the mystical strands of Spanish Moss flowing in the breeze and the marsh and palm trees along the Beaufort River. For me, this scene embodies the beautiful Lowcountry.
Beach Bound • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
Walking down the boardwalk through the sand dunes to the beach is one of my favorite things. The view is so inviting, and I love the anticipation of feeling the warm sand beneath my feet, the wind in my hair, and the sound of the waves kissing the shore. And I also love to play in the salty ocean! For me, being near the water is simply peace on earth.
Marsh Madness • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
Lowcountry Sunset • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
Back in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, we’ve returned to the home my parents bought when I was 14. Being here is always a treat, especially in the ‘treehouse’ that overlooks the ever-changing marsh. It’s bittersweet though—this is my first visit without my dad, after spending so much cherished time with him here in recent years. I do feel his presence in the expansive views, in the birds that soar through the sky, and in those that visit the bird feeders. And my mom, too—she loved this place deeply, though she only had a few years to enjoy it before she passed.
The Lowcountry feels almost otherworldly—the golden marsh, towering pines, swaying palms, and oak trees draped in Spanish moss create a scene of quiet beauty and peace. There’s inspiration in every tide and shifting sky. Here are two paintings inspired by this special place—one capturing the marsh on a puffy cloud day, the other reflecting the glow of sunset over a high-tide marsh. So pretty. If you’d like to see more of this special spot, including additional photos and videos, visit our instagram feed.
Day Break • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 • purchase link
There’s something magical about the first light of morning hitting the shore—it’s one of my favorite things to witness. I may not always love waking up at the crack of dawn, but watching the night give way to dawn, especially when the sky bursts into color, makes it all worthwhile. Ahhh… morning is my time.
Sibling Set: Quiet Cove • 6×6 • oil on wood • $150 each • purchase links below
I don’t know about you, but this extra daylight has us longing for warmer days. We’ve been daydreaming of sitting on the shore in my barefoot and watching the water lap against the rocks and tickle my toes on a still summer day. It’s so peaceful and mesmerizing. Where does your mind go when you’re daydreaming of warmer days to come?