By Chelsea Reed
Whether you’re back home missing the Outer Banks beaches or pining for those days surfing memorable waves, there’s something for everyone when it comes to summertime on the Ribbon of Sand. Can’t stop having summer on your mind? We got you covered. We love these five colorful paintings by Janet Groom Pierce that help you celebrate the season of long days and good times in the sand just a little bit longer.
Let’s take in the balmy breezes, sunny beaches and soothing oceans one last time. Or anytime, with the help of this whimsical painting! The happy coastal scene captures the common vibes of a classic Outer Banks view of the Atlantic Ocean from the dune pathways. The neutral toned gray frame and wild grasses highlight the golden hints of autumn in the near future.
The Outer Banks soundside’s rugged beauty provides the perfect backdrop for contemplation about change, growth, and renewal. Time and natural chemical processes transform dead plant matter into rich peat and sediment filled with nutrients to support a large host of life in one of the most unique natural environments on the planet - the marsh. This original art provides the perfect mindset for stepping into fall and the change of the seasons.
Everyone has experienced storms in life in some way or another. And for some, the beauty comes not from avoiding the storm, but in finding a way to thrive through it. This elegant painting of a graceful old tree is a marvelous example. Its worn, twisted bark complements its fresh green leaves ready to bounce back again. Old becomes new.
Yes, this classic blooming herald of autumn is abundant on the Outer Banks, too! The cheery yellow tones are sure to put a smile on your face as they welcome a cargo ship passing by. The bright neutral tan frame complements a wide variety of palettes. And the best part is you don’t have to worry about sneezing fits when the flowers are in an acrylic painting!
As the first crimson leaves fall from the sky, we can finally look forward to scents of apple cinnamon, campfires and pumpkin spice lattes. That’s what comes to mind with this simple but satisfying gallery wrapped painting. Summer might be going away, but it will return before we know it. And in the meantime, we can always enjoy it through the everlasting beauty of original art.
You can see more of Janet’s uplifting artwork at Seaside Art Gallery, where there’s art to help carry you through any sort of season you’re in. Order online through the website or you can call the Gallery to make a phone order here.
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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