Shore Thing Box, original mixed media art piece by Jessica Fairley

A grey afternoon at the shore, and the beach is almost empty. Shore Thing Box captures that quiet, in-between mood of a California beach on an overcast day — silvery surf rolling in from a flat grey horizon, a pair of shorebirds picking along the waterline, and the soft shapes of coastal cliffs and palms fading into the mist in the distance.

Painted in oil directly on the inside lid of a vintage cigar box, this piece is intimate and perfectly scaled for the subject. The muted palette — cool blues, warm sand, and soft grey sky — gives the scene a calm, contemplative feeling. The box itself, with its rich warm wood tones and paint palette marks on the interior, adds a raw, behind-the-scenes authenticity. A one-of-a-kind collectible for lovers of the California coast.

• Original oil painting on vintage cigar box lid
• Subject: Overcast California beach with shorebirds
• Original artwork by Jessica Fairley
• One of a kind — no two are alike
• Ships ready to display