November Sunset
Alright, so here’s the backstory. Last November (2023), my family and I hit up Sunset Beach, NC, for one of those classic “we totally have it all together” family photo shoots for our Christmas cards. You know, where you wrangle everyone into nice clothes, try to look happy, and pray no one notices the chaos happening just outside the frame. While they were busy faking bliss for the cards, I took a moment to snap a shot of the pier and sunset—because, let’s face it, nature always nails it without even trying.
This painting is the result. Done with acrylics on plywood, it captures that dreamy mix of blue skies, glowing orange clouds, and the pier standing tall over the waves. The reflections in the water are doing their thing, shimmering like they know they’re the real MVP. And that plywood? Oh yeah, it gives the piece a little extra grit, like Sunset Beach itself—laid-back but totally stunning.
Perfect for anyone who loves coastal vibes, sunsets, or art that looks like it’s having a better day than your family photo session. Hang it up, and it’s like getting a piece of the beach—no sand in your shoes, no posing for Christmas cards, just pure, uninterrupted chill.
Because, let’s be real, the pier doesn’t need Photoshop to look good.
Alright, so here’s the backstory. Last November (2023), my family and I hit up Sunset Beach, NC, for one of those classic “we totally have it all together” family photo shoots for our Christmas cards. You know, where you wrangle everyone into nice clothes, try to look happy, and pray no one notices the chaos happening just outside the frame. While they were busy faking bliss for the cards, I took a moment to snap a shot of the pier and sunset—because, let’s face it, nature always nails it without even trying.
This painting is the result. Done with acrylics on plywood, it captures that dreamy mix of blue skies, glowing orange clouds, and the pier standing tall over the waves. The reflections in the water are doing their thing, shimmering like they know they’re the real MVP. And that plywood? Oh yeah, it gives the piece a little extra grit, like Sunset Beach itself—laid-back but totally stunning.
Perfect for anyone who loves coastal vibes, sunsets, or art that looks like it’s having a better day than your family photo session. Hang it up, and it’s like getting a piece of the beach—no sand in your shoes, no posing for Christmas cards, just pure, uninterrupted chill.
Because, let’s be real, the pier doesn’t need Photoshop to look good.
Alright, so here’s the backstory. Last November (2023), my family and I hit up Sunset Beach, NC, for one of those classic “we totally have it all together” family photo shoots for our Christmas cards. You know, where you wrangle everyone into nice clothes, try to look happy, and pray no one notices the chaos happening just outside the frame. While they were busy faking bliss for the cards, I took a moment to snap a shot of the pier and sunset—because, let’s face it, nature always nails it without even trying.
This painting is the result. Done with acrylics on plywood, it captures that dreamy mix of blue skies, glowing orange clouds, and the pier standing tall over the waves. The reflections in the water are doing their thing, shimmering like they know they’re the real MVP. And that plywood? Oh yeah, it gives the piece a little extra grit, like Sunset Beach itself—laid-back but totally stunning.
Perfect for anyone who loves coastal vibes, sunsets, or art that looks like it’s having a better day than your family photo session. Hang it up, and it’s like getting a piece of the beach—no sand in your shoes, no posing for Christmas cards, just pure, uninterrupted chill.
Because, let’s be real, the pier doesn’t need Photoshop to look good.
