Post 321: The Marshes of Harkers Island, North Carolina

Painting Name: The Marshes of Harkers Island, North Carolina

A painting progression of the marshes at Harkers Island. Follow the blog to see the finished painting!

SKU: 08CF23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

The Reference Photos Taken at Harkers Island 

It fascinated me to read up on those dead trees you see in the background. They are called "Ghost Trees" and they occur because of the continuous exposure of the tree's root system to the saltwater.  Here are some of the reference photos I took.

Now, let's get this painting in gear.

What Brought About this Painting?

One morning while visiting my friend at her home on Harkers Island in July 2023, we went for a walk with her neighbor on the side of the island near the bridge. I couldn't help myself, as I fell farther and farther behind their pace. There were just soo many great pictures to take. Reference photos, you know. This will be a combination of a couple of photos I took along the road (above).

Painting in Progress Images…

After doing a base color of light blue yesterday (Thursday, August 24, 2023), this morning I started taking this painting seriously and filled in where I wanted it to go. Let the games begin...

Friday, August 25, 2023 8:50pm I made a lot of progress today, but if you stay tuned, you'll see where I'm going with this.

Sunday, August 27, 2023 11:00 am...almost there...

Sunday, August 27, 2023 12:30pm Think this little painting is done. What do you think?

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Post 318: Latest Paintings with a North Carolina Influence

Latest Paintings with a North Carolina Influence 

After 2 trips to Harkers Island, North Carolina this spring and summer, the influence of the area is most assuredly reflected in my current art trends. And I have many more ideas in my head to do...who knows...the annual Harkers Island Decoy Festival is coming in December...There's a thought.

Have a favorite so far?

Painting Title: Better with Butter Blue Crab

SKU: 07BA23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 8x8 Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting Title: Harkers Island Magic

SKU: 07AZ23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting Title: Sandpiper Beach Bums

SKU: 07BB23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x12 Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

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Let me know if you like my paintings and if you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member. If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, My Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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Post 317: Harkers Island Magic

Painting Name: Harkers Island Magic

The magic of Harkers Island, North Carolina at sunset. Harkers Island is a part of the Crystal Coast which is the southern-most part of the Outer Banks. The Harkers Island Visitor Center is located on the eastern end of the island, along with the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center.

SKU: 07AZ23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:10pm started this painting yesterday and its slow going. I took this picture (below) when I was visiting friends at Harkers Island in May 2023 and its the idea behind this painting.

Photo by Donna Liguria May 2023

Much more to come...

Thursday, July 13, 2023 7:10pm Oh, so much to do yet!

Friday, July 14, 2023 11:23am Colors upon colors - that is a sunset and water, nature really

Friday, July 14, 2023 2:42pm One of the docks under construction

Friday, July 14, 2023 3/42pm Now I'm feeling a little better with the pier in there. More tweaking...

Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:19am The seagrass is growing.

Saturday, July 15 20223 3:12pm Got a Strange Magic, oh oh -oh-oh...

Saturday, July 15, 2023 7:50pm Tweaking away!

Sunday, July 16, 2023 10:11am Birds. Ducks. Flight. Something is ALWAYS flying by on Harkers Island. Sometimes walking, often waddling. Occasionally diving or swimming by that breaks the surface of the water. If you're lucky, maybe you can catch the mermaids lounging on your dock, taking in the sunset. The birds will be flying in next on the painting.

Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:36am I was just at Harkers Island and got back Thursday, July 27 after spending a wonderful time with friends. I took many pictures - reference photos for a lot of ideas for more paintings.

The finished painting, Harkers Island Magic

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Let me know if you like my paintings and if you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member. If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, My Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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