Inspired by watching the moorings being put out to begin the boating season in Merrimack River near my house to signal the beginning of spring, this piece features a harmonious blend of abstract and modern design.
There’s a sense of anticipation in this scene—the stillness of early morning and the promise of long days on the water ahead. The composition blends abstraction and structure, allowing the boats to feel both present and atmospheric, like a memory of time spent by the bay.
With its nautical palette and open composition, this piece works beautifully as coastal wall art above a sofa in a living room or seaside cottage. Larger sizes create a calm, expansive focal point, while the subject matter makes it especially resonant for those drawn to life on the water.
This print makes a thoughtful gift for a boat lover or boating enthusiast, as well as a meaningful hostess gift for someone who has welcomed you onto their boat or into their summer home. As coastal art, it captures the feeling of early mornings on the harbor—quiet, reflective, and full of possibility.
Each print is created from my original artwork and printed on archival, museum-quality paper to ensure lasting color and detail. Every piece is signed and printed by me in my studio, offering a direct connection to the work.
Prints are available in 8"x10", 16"x20", 24"x36", and 35"x44", allowing you to scale the piece from a subtle accent to a larger statement above a sofa or console.
Framed options are available in sustainably sourced solid maple and arrive ready to hang. Unframed prints are sized to fit standard frames for easy customization. Custom sizing is available upon request.
All artwork is carefully packaged for safe delivery, sealed in protective waterproof covering and shipped in sturdy materials to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Please note that framed prints measuring 25"x31" ship within the United States only.
With its balance of stillness, structure, and light, this piece brings the feeling of a calm harbor into your home—capturing the quiet beginning of the coastal season.
Artwork created by Jorey Hurley on April 12, 2026.
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