By Chelsea Reed
Somewhere beyond the sea, is the next art piece waiting for you a lovely seascape? Like a lover standing on golden sands, we can watch the ships that go sailing and enjoy the calming sights of the ocean anytime when we gaze upon art. Impressionism is a wonderful art style for seascapes. Soothe your mind with some of our favorites below.
We’re not sure exactly why, but there’s something about staring into the infinite horizon of a minimalistic sea that remedies the soul. Chaos is brought to order, uneasiness gives way to peace. The birds soaring past the sun over calm waters provides simple beauty that the human mind appreciates and invites the viewer with an opportunity to clear away cluttered thoughts.
This morning sky might be a warning for turbulent weather, but you can’t help but admire its vibrance! Luckily, the fishing boats seem to be in a safe harbor for now. Hopefully, they don’t have far to go. The glorious sunrise is the clear centerpiece as its dappled light blends in with the rest of the blue sky, giving the scene a fascinating hopeful feel despite what’s to come.
Sold as three separate pieces, this triptych presents a fun way to display a panoramic view of oceanside watersports on your wall. The rich blue tones and dreamy sands create a nostalgic summer scene you’ll especially appreciate to beat the gloomy winter blues season.
It’s not every day you get to look at an Outer Banks beach with the coastline on the horizon, but this artist captures that feeling with the whimsy of impressionism perfectly. It’s a great perspective that reminds you of memories taking in the views while walking toward the end of a pier with good company.
Now that our maritime adventure has come to an end, it’s time to sail off into the sunset. What better way to do that than with this lovely painting of a sunset on the sound from a sailboat? The well - balanced warm tones above and cool tones in the water strike a harmonious balance that looks great with almost any color in a room.
We hope you enjoyed this little voyage of Impressionism seascapes. Does the sea still call your name? Don’t fret, just head over to Seaside Art Gallery’s Impressionism art collection for even more dreamy artwork. Find the piece you love, and your imagination can go sailing anytime.
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.
Did you know that looking at Impressionism can make you feel happier? It’s true! Paintings in the Impressionist style do more than look whimsical.
Ever since Impressionism started in France in the mid-1800s, artists around the world have used this technique of painting whimsical light with bright colors and short, broad brush strokes to create beautiful works.
Whether it’s the merry month of May, an early holiday gift, or just because, it’s always a wonderful time to show your mom, grandma or mother figure how much you love them with art!
