By Chelsea Reed
Anyone who comes to our lovely Outer Banks beaches knows there is nothing quite like a Carolina summer. That’s how visitors become residents! Just ask Janet Pierce, one local artist who captures the best slice of life Outer Banks scenes. These five original paintings are perfect for dwelling on the last days of summer in the beautiful Eastern North Carolina area.
You’ll know that fall is on the horizon when the Outer Banks ocean changes its color from shimmering turquoise aquamarine to its “blue jeans” outfit. Fortunately, you’ll still have plenty of time to catch some warm days at the beach! This lively painting captures the feeling of the ocean transitioning into fall with its darker tone crowned with blustery white caps.
Who doesn’t love a blissful weekend strolling through Ocracoke Island? This colorful painting of Ocracoke Lighthouse captures some of the best parts of an Outer Banks summer. From the live oak trees to the lightkeeper’s house, viewers will enjoy the warmth of this piece from the cozy indoors long after the gloomy winter sets in.
This whimsical painting reminds us of the thrill that comes with sneaking in one last dip in the pool before school’s back in session! We love how the perspective of the swimmer invites us into enjoying the moment. Its impressionistic style remarkably conveys the look and feel of reflections off the water.
It’s only natural to think about harvest with the fall season, so here’s a depiction of a real local harvest scene! Not far from the Outer Banks, the farms of mainland Currituck county grow a variety of commercial crops including soy beans. This early fall crop heralds the end of summer like a bugle call. The warm golden tones of the field are a clear indication.
Farmers deserve to take a break and enjoy the last of summer, too! A familiar tree in the front yard hangs onto the last bits of the season with its sparse leaves. A lush green field and bright blue sky indicate the sun is still warm enough to enjoy at least some time outdoors before the hard work kicks in and it’s time to hunker down for the cold winter.
You can find original art that celebrates summer’s final victory lap on Janet Pierce’s page and more on Seaside Art Gallery’s website, where you can order online or over the phone. Take a piece of summer sunshine home before it’s gone!
Chelsea Reed is a copywriter who writes winning content, articles, blogs, and websites from her base in North Carolina. She might not be building sandcastles or swashbuckling with pirates these days, but the Outer Banks beaches continue to keep her young at heart.
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