Got the Blues

Got the BluesGot the Blues by local artist Braden Grafe captures a great blue heron in mid flight, wings stretched wide in a moment that feels both powerful and controlled. The composition is direct and centered, allowing the movement of the bird to carry the piece without distraction. Built from layered blues, slate tones, and soft grays, the palette leans cool and cohesive, with subtle shifts in color that give the surface depth and atmosphere. The background is

The artist then carves an additional layer

Rendered in bold black and white

Every subtle shift in color — from the violet clouds to the reflective marsh water — is rendered with richness and clarity

allowing the branches and blossoms to feel both grounded and alive

Built from repurposed linocut textures

rendered with delicate painterly texture that gives the flowers a sense of gentle motion and warmth

or someone who could use a little moment of beauty in their day

expressive strokes keep the piece feeling open and airy

and rhythms of the South Carolina coast

Its warm dusk palette and gentle shading reflect Mimi Beaver’s gift for capturing peaceful wildlife moments

treasured keepsakes

and places that feel like home