Tidal Study II

Tidal Study II is an original watercolor by Lowcountry artist Megan DuMont inspired by the graceful curves, layered textures, and quiet beauty of South Carolina oysters. Soft washes of gray, lavender, blush, and blue drift across the paper, suggesting the worn contours of oyster shells shaped by years of tides, currents, and coastal weather. The result is an abstract composition that feels both modern and deeply rooted in the Lowcountry landscape.

Delicate layers of transparent watercolor create a sense of movement and depth, while loose pencil lines add energy and spontaneity. Hints of oyster shells emerge and disappear throughout the composition, inviting viewers to slow down and discover new details with each look. Like the changing marshes and tidal creeks that inspired it, the painting feels calm, atmospheric, and ever-evolving.

Professionally matted to fit a standard 8x10 frame, Tidal Study II is ready for display without the need for custom framing. We carry a selection of ready-made 8x10 frames at Gray Man Gallery, making it easy to take this original artwork home and enjoy immediately.

One of a series of four original oyster studies, this one-of-a-kind watercolor brings a subtle coastal elegance to bookshelves, bedside tables, gallery walls, and thoughtfully curated interiors. Its soft palette and understated beauty make it an easy addition to both traditional and contemporary spaces.

8"W x 10"H