My Art Nouveau-style Carolina island mermaid series is available now on postcards, stickers, tote bags, water bottles, bookmark magnets and more! Check out my shelf at Oceanside Art and Gifts @oceansideartandgifts #carolinabeachnc #mermaids #artnouveau #coastalcarolina

I finally put together a reel of all the Carolina Beach MuralFest pieces created at Carolina Beach Lake Park this weekend. These works will remain at Carolina Beach Lake Park all summer long and be auctioned off to the highest lucky bidders in September. Come out and see these amazing works! Special thanks to the Mural Project, The Silver Dollar for sponsoring my piece, my daughter who painted it with me, my husband who helped all weekend and of course all the amazing artists who worked to make this a reality. It was an honor to paint alongside you! #carolinabeachnc #carolinabeachlakepark #cbmuralfest #cbmurals

The two-day marathon painting at #cbmuralfest didn’t go without a hitch for me. This was one mistake no artist could live with, much less stand to look at all summer. #iykyk

Which hair color variation do you like best for my newest mermaid? #mermaidart #pleasureisland #carolinabeachnc #northcarolinaartist

I was excited to see my bookmarks for sale in one of my favorite Carolina Beach giftshops @_seasideshenanigans_ #carolinabeachnc #carolinabeach #seasideshenanigans

Britt’s Donuts: Carolina Beach’s sweetest time capsule Long before anything went “viral”, Britt’s was already the talk of the town. Founded in 1939 by H.L. Britt, this Carolina Beach icon has kept it beautifully simple: hot, made-from-scratch glazed donuts and a line that feels like part of the experience. Britt’s originally sat on the opposite side of the boardwalk near the arcade, then moved to its current spot in 1969. Today, it’s still a beloved family-run tradition, with generations timing their first bite of the season like an unofficial holiday. If you’ve ever carried a warm bag down the boardwalk… you get it. 🤍 For many locals, the opening of “Britt’s Season” can’t come fast enough. What’s your Britt’s memory: first bite, best time of day, or “I swear I only ordered six”? Follow @cravencreativity for more Carolina Beach lore + art inspired by local legends. 🐚🎨 Hashtags: #BrittsDonuts #CarolinaBeach #CarolinaBeachNC #PleasureIslandNC #WilmingtonNC #NCBeaches #NorthCarolinaCoast #CarolinaBeachBoardwalk #BoardwalkVibes #DonutLovers #GlazedDonut #SweetTradition #LocalLegends #NCFoodie #EatLocalNC #SupportLocal #CoastalCarolina #BeachTownLife #VintageVibes #ArtDecoInspired #CarolinaBeachArt #NCArtist #CravenCreativity #CoastalArt #VisitNC

I adapted this piece I created for #artintheyard last year to a square mural format and submitted it for consideration to participate in the Carolina Beach MuralFest live event in May. Wish me luck! #muralfest2026 #carolinabeachmuralproject #carolinabeach