A painting of the Intracoastal Waterway, capturing the quiet motion of water and soft skies that echo coastal life’s pace.
SOLD: This painting has sold to an art buyer in Texas.
Nestled on the bank, a shrimp boat awaits repair. Its cracked hull and surrounding clutter suggest a maritime life, weathered by years of saltwater and wind.
Details & Highlights
Set along the quiet edge of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), this oil painting depicts a grounded shrimp boat resting in solitude. Slightly tilted, its weathered hull bears marks of time and tide. They speak to years of service on open water. Soft skies and still reflections surround the vessel, inviting quiet contemplation. With textured brushwork and nuanced light, the scene captures the enduring charm of coastal life, and the poetry found in its quieter moments.
Title: Along the Intracoastal Waterway Series: Part of the Boat Series Year Completed: 2001 Dimensions: 12" w x 9" h Medium: Oil on canvas board Style: Realism / Representational Art Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way Signed: Yes, on the front Originality: Original — one-of-a-kind Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand-signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal
Painting Description
A timeworn shrimp boat rests quietly beached at river’s edge along the winding Intracoastal Waterway, a scene of calm solitude.
Overhead, pale skies soften the light, casting a silvery sheen across the tranquil coastal setting. At center, the weathered shrimp boat rests near the shore, its faded hull echoing years of service along the ICW. Beyond the vessel, a line of trees stands along the distant shoreline, their edges softened beneath the overcast sky. In the mid- and foreground, the blue water ripples quietly as it flows past, mirroring the subdued palette above. A single piling rises from the river’s surface in the foreground, grounding the composition and adding visual weight. The painting is signed in the lower left corner by the artist, Teresa Bernard.
Along The Intracoastal Waterway is crafted by hand on durable canvas board, sized at 12 inches wide by 9 inches high. Executed in oil using a representational style, the work showcases Teresa’s keen eye for realism and attention to subtle atmospheric detail. The piece arrives unframed, giving you the freedom to select a presentation that fits your taste and interior space. A custom Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the purchase—personally signed and embossed by Teresa herself—guaranteeing its originality and provenance.
Part of the renowned Boat Series, this artwork continues the collection’s tribute to the silent resilience and everyday beauty of coastal life. With its contemplative mood and finely rendered detail, the piece invites viewers into a quiet narrative shaped by the sea’s steady rhythm. Whether drawn to maritime themes or realism that sparks reflection, this one-of-a-kind painting makes a distinctive and meaningful addition to any fine art collection.
The original canvas painting does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.
Reflections from the Artist
One summer, my husband Robert and I set off on a memorable voyage along the Intracoastal Waterway. His 36-foot sailboat became our home as we traveled from Florida to Virginia for his reassignment from Naval Air Station Jacksonville to Naval Station Norfolk. The ICW offered more than just a route—it gave us quiet mornings, endless horizons, and a string of fleeting moments I wanted to hold on to.
As we cruised past quiet shores and working harbors, I kept my camera close, knowing I’d return to those moments with a brush in hand. ‘Along the Intracoastal Waterway’ began as one of those snapshots—a humble shrimp boat tucked near the shore, weathered by time and tide. That image stayed with me, quietly asking to be painted.
Curious about the Intracoastal Waterway? The ICW is a quiet inland passage stretching along the U.S. coastline. It runs from Massachusetts down the Atlantic Seaboard, around Florida’s southern tip, and west along the Gulf Coast to Texas. Many boaters enjoy this scenic route over venturing into the open ocean.
—Teresa Bernard, oil painter
Your Feedback
“Very nice! Reminds me of Gilligan’s Island…….I’ve been shrimping several times on the ICW, shrimp don’t get any fresher than that.” — @kennethgunnells, MeWe
“My dad was a waterman out of Quinby, this would be right up his alley.” — @BananaRepublic2021, Gab
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