Rowell's Retreat II

Rowell's Retreat IIexpansive interpretation of a cherished Pawleys Island beach house. Elevated dunes, layered fencing, and sun washed structures unfold across the composition, while birds drift through a luminous coastal sky. The added scale allows the landscape to breathe, emphasizing the rhythm and openness of island life. A longtime local favorite, Johnston devoted his career to preserving the essence of Pawleys Island through art. Since his passing in 2022, his

The result is a composition that feels playful yet intentional

intuitive brushstrokes and thickly worked textures give the surface a tactile energy

she carves the image in reverse

winding pathways between the homes

This collection of South Carolina hunting and fishing stories reflects on the marshes

It adds warmth

and warm earth tones settle over a peaceful marsh

ember orange

Layers of watercolor washes are enhanced with table and kosher salts

Custom framed in a premium wood moulding and finished with crystal-clear water white anti-reflective glass

A beloved Lowcountry staple

weathered dunes