Post 332: Last Light LIghthouse NC

Painting Name: Last Light Lighthouse NC

With the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the foreground, Shacklefort Island across the way and Harkers Island fading away in the distance to the right, the sun is setting on a day on the South Core Banks.

SKU: 11EL23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 24x24 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

What Brought About this Painting?

Sometimes paintings take a lot of research and planning before paint, nay, even gesso hits the canvas. I went through all of the sunset photos I had from Harkers Island, NC and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, and viewed Shacklefort Banks maps and waterways. Occasionally, you go by the research and sometimes you throw it all up in the air and go with your vision.

I actually started the painting Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and while doing some research, I came across a Facebook post that had:

"One hundred sixty-four years old never looked so good! Happy Birthday, Cape Lookout Lighthouse!

On November 1st, 1859, the newly completed Cape Lookout Lighthouse was lit for the first time. Standing 163 feet high, made of red bricks, and its distinct daymarks, it has been a navigational aid through the Graveyard of the Atlantic for 164 years. It will continue to be a beacon of light, guiding mariners around the shallow ten miles of shoals that extend off Cape Lookout." - https://www.facebook.com/CapeLookoutNPS

Too cool I think! 

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses! A big mess but I suppose you can see where I am going with this...

Paintings NEVER EVER look like much in the beginning. At least mine don't. 

Recognize the lighthouse? Cape Lookout

Painter's Tape is my friend

Friday, November 3, 2023 5:25 pm I'm liking it more as I go. Let's see what I can do to it tomorrow.

Sunrise finds me painting a sunset. Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:20am. By clicking on an image, you can see the photo closer. Must be high tide - a few of those mini marsh islands appear. Those ponies swim (or walk) over to those to graze. Yes, there are the Shacklefort Ponies on that island.

Hmm. The painting to me is still no where near done. I'm not happy with the sky yet... 

Monday, November 6, 2023 4:36pm I'm thinking it is getting better. It's certainly not as dark. Not completely happy yet though.

Monday, November 6, 2023 6:16 pm When the signature goes on, I know its close to done. Camera kinda lightened it up some too. Perhaps the decision To Tweak or Not to Tweak is the question would be best answered in the morning light.

Sometimes I can't leave well enough alone but...
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:17am I like the changes, how about you?

And she's done! I'll be bringing this with me to Harkers Island Dec 1-3, 2023 for the 35th Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival - I'll be at my friend's house on Sound Point Drive for a popup art show.

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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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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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Post 315: Harkers Island NC Painting

Painting Name: Harkers Island NC Painting

Blue water, blue skies, coastal breeze, birds calling, wind lifting your hair across your face, a slight smell of salty - fishy water, this all means you might be at a beach somewhere. This is a view of Harkers Island, NC from Beaufort, NC.

SKU: 06AR23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

June 29, 2023 8:16pm progress thus far

Saturday, July 1, 2023 9am Nearly there...

Sunday, July 2, 2023 7:49am A few changes you might spot. I think this baby is a wrap. What do you think?

See my other paintings of Shackleford Island, the ponies and Cape Lookout Lighthouse. I love reading your comments, add them below.

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Post 311: Ponies of Shackleford Island NC

Painting Name: Ponies of Shackleford Island NC

These are a few of my favorite things...ponies, water, beaches. I really love painting these things! 

SKU: 06AQ23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 12x16 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

A friend recently retired to the beach - namely, Harker's Island, NC. I've been to visit and plan on going again soon. And I'll get more pictures for inspiration! Follow along with the painting in progress and see how it turns out.

Painting in Progress Images…

Click on the image for a closeup.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:05am. Ah, yes. It just seems proper to help ID the painting that the lighthouse puts in an appearance

Watch the painting as it progresses! More to come...

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 1:20pm. The stars of the show are starting to walk onto the set.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:40pm Details, details...some birds flew in, the lighthouse is growing. Debating on one of the mares giving birth.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 8:03pm Done for the day. We'll see if I do any more tomorrow.

Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:38am. One of the mares finally gave birth. Working on the new little guy and then tweaking - I'm thinking I'm at that point.

See more Shackleford Pony Paintings

Wading Shackleford Pony and 2 more

https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2023/06/post-wading-shackleford-pony.html

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Post 310: Wading Shackleford Pony

Painting Name: Wading Shackleford Pony

A lone pony wading in the shallows of Shackleford Island, North Carolina, with the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the background. Birds are constantly on the move, along with the pony, their daily hunt for nice morsels.

SKU: 06AJ23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 12x16 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

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What Brought About this Painting?

A friend recently moved to the beach this year and I have gotten to visit them - and inspiration is everywhere.

Here are two other Shackleford Pony paintings I have recently completed.

Painting Name: Mom, I Don't Want to Take a Bath

SKU: 05AB23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 9x12 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting Name: Lighthouse and Shackleford NC Pony

SKU: 04AA23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 9x12 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

How do you like them?

Another pony painting at "Ponies of Shackleford Island NC"

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