Dunes on the Crystal Coast

Along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, pale water meets ochre sand, coastal grasses, and dunes. The shore seems to hold its shape for a moment, even as wind and water continue to change it.

I was drawn to that living edge. Working in egg tempera, I built the scene with fine earth pigments and translucent layers. Soft blues move toward the horizon, while textured browns and greens gather in the foreground.

Artist: Sally Jacobs
Medium: Reproduction of an original egg tempera painting
Colors: Soft blue, ochre, earthy brown, and coastal green

Egg tempera: Fine pigments and translucent layers give the original painting its subtle shifts of color and textured surface. The reproduction preserves these details for a closer look. Explore Sally’s egg tempera process.

Paper: Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching, a heavyweight fine-art paper with a warm base tone and textured surface. Learn about our fine-art paper.

Framing: Oak framing is available on selected sizes. Learn about our frames.

Available sizes:
21 × 30 cm / 8.3 × 11.7 in
30 × 42 cm / 11.7 × 16.5 in
42 × 59 cm / 16.5 × 23.4 in
59 × 84 cm / 23.4 × 33.1 in

Please note that slight cropping may occur with certain sizes. Colors may also vary slightly between screens and the finished print.