Ibis at North Inlet

“Ibis at North Inlet” is an original acrylic painting by local Lowcountry artist Maggie Pelton, inspired by the living landscapes of North Inlet near Georgetown, South Carolina. For Pelton, the marsh is most beautiful when it is alive with movement and wildlife, and this piece reflects her deep appreciation for the birds that depend on these fragile ecosystems.

As the artist explains, many of her favorite scenes at North Inlet become even more meaningful when wildlife is present. This painting highlights several ibis as they move through one of the marsh environments she regularly explores, capturing the quiet interaction between land, water, and birdlife that defines the Lowcountry coast. Their graceful presence adds rhythm, energy, and life to the expansive tidal landscape.

Pelton’s background in marine science and her work at Hobcaw Barony’s Baruch Marine Field Lab inform her close observation of natural systems. That scientific understanding, combined with expressive brushwork and layered earth tones, allows her to translate real field experiences into thoughtful, visually rich compositions that celebrate both beauty and ecological balance.

Painted in acrylic, this one-of-a-kind original is professionally matted to fit a standard 22" × 28" frame. It is sold unframed and is shown in select images with a suggested frame style, including examples of ready-made frames available at Gray Man Gallery. This makes the piece easy to display without the need for custom framing.

“Ibis at North Inlet” is an ideal addition for collectors who appreciate coastal wildlife, marsh landscapes, and art rooted in firsthand experience of the South Carolina coast. Thoughtful, grounded, and quietly powerful, the painting offers a lasting connection to one of the region’s most treasured natural environments.

This original work is represented by Gray Man Gallery in Pawleys Island, the island’s oldest art gallery and custom framing shop, proudly supporting local artists from the Georgetown and Pawleys Island area for more than 45 years.