“The Boys on the Beach” captures a quiet yet powerful moment on the North Carolina coast, where wind-tossed American flags stand tall over three figures lingering at the water’s edge. Painted by Tom Ward from a photograph taken by Mary Hahn Ward on July 4, 2017, at Kure Beach, this 16×20 oil painting evokes the enduring rhythm of waves, memory, and freedom. Tom’s textured brushwork and soft coastal palette convey both the serenity of the sea and the strength of connection—between artist and muse, land and water, moment and meaning. It’s a tribute to simple beauty, shared inspiration, and the timeless pull of the shoreline.
Each Giclee print is hand-signed and dated by Tom Ward — a genuine mark of the artist at this moment in his life. As ALS gradually limits his physical strength, these signatures carry meaning beyond authentication. They reflect persistence and devotion to craft.
Edition details:
50 signed and numbered prints per size
Individually numbered in order received (1/50, 2/50, etc.)
Printed on 100% cotton, acid-free Velvet Fine Art Paper
Each print is signed, dated, and numbered on the verso
About the prints: Produced by a local fine art scanning and printing studio specializing in museum-quality output and precise color-matching. The velvet paper surface is soft with a slight texture that enhances color depth and detail — archival quality built to last.
Original medium: Oil on canvas
Please allow 4–6 weeks from order to delivery. We appreciate your support of Tom's work and our small business.
“The Boys on the Beach” captures a quiet yet powerful moment on the North Carolina coast, where wind-tossed American flags stand tall over three figures lingering at the water’s edge. Painted by Tom Ward from a photograph taken by Mary Hahn Ward on July 4, 2017, at Kure Beach, this 16×20 oil painting evokes the enduring rhythm of waves, memory, and freedom. Tom’s textured brushwork and soft coastal palette convey both the serenity of the sea and the strength of connection—between artist and muse, land and water, moment and meaning. It’s a tribute to simple beauty, shared inspiration, and the timeless pull of the shoreline.
Each Giclee print is hand-signed and dated by Tom Ward — a genuine mark of the artist at this moment in his life. As ALS gradually limits his physical strength, these signatures carry meaning beyond authentication. They reflect persistence and devotion to craft.
Edition details:
50 signed and numbered prints per size
Individually numbered in order received (1/50, 2/50, etc.)
Printed on 100% cotton, acid-free Velvet Fine Art Paper
Each print is signed, dated, and numbered on the verso
About the prints: Produced by a local fine art scanning and printing studio specializing in museum-quality output and precise color-matching. The velvet paper surface is soft with a slight texture that enhances color depth and detail — archival quality built to last.
Original medium: Oil on canvas
Please allow 4–6 weeks from order to delivery. We appreciate your support of Tom's work and our small business.
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