By Chelsea Reed
Let’s make the most of summer! Art celebrates nature as each artist shares their creativity and a love for the Outer Banks. Filled with life and fun, square shaped art provides a sense of balance and harmony. If you’re looking for a sense of peace, these five square pieces will help get you back on track!
“A White Moon Drifts Across the Shimmering Sky.” These simple words set the stage for a magical evening in the glistening fields. A handsome fox becomes the main character as he basks in the cool of the evening. His silken ruddy fur is dashing against the dark sky and the grassy foliage.
Few things capture the spirit of the Outer Banks like a stroll through the soundside boardwalk in Duck, NC. Teeming with local wildlife, this special place is a rare sanctuary on the East Coast. Now the boardwalk view is brought to you! We love how the lush marsh grass and greenery borders the cerulean sound and sunny sky.
A lovely painting of crystal blue clarity, this whimsical scene is perfect for getting you into a blissful summer mood. A shimmering beach pony appears from the ocean alongside a friendly seagull who just caught a delicious lunch. Meanwhile, a majestic horse herd emerges from the clouds in the horizon as they seem to cheer them on.
Wow! Isn’t this painting glorious? The artist depicts a real Red Tailed Hawk soaring over the beach in a fiery sunset, perfectly squared in a dark wooden frame adorned in golden trim. “There is a flag flying at one of the houses and people and a dog walking along the water’s edge,” says Abbott. “The hawk was photographed years ago at the south end of our yard.”
Splash! The amazing depiction of water droplets and bright colors in this exquisite painting make it worthy enough to portray one of the most majestic fishers in the bird world. With a protective third eyelid, pointed beak, and special eyes that adjust to water depth and reflection, the Kingfisher is born an epic fisher. Did you know that sleek Japanese bullet trains are modeled after the Kingfisher? Nature inspires humans!
Can’t get enough of square shaped art? Check out Seaside Art Gallery’s Outer Banks Squared: The Art Show, a delightful show that celebrates summer and the Outer Banks each year. You can view the art online and in the Gallery.
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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