Happy Dance

Happy DanceHappy Dance is an original pastel painting by Lowcountry artist Joanne Willoughby, inspired by the ever changing rhythm of the South Carolina coast. Cresting waves roll toward shore beneath a soft horizon, capturing that fleeting moment when sunlight, water, and movement come together in perfect harmony. Using layers of pastel to build depth and atmosphere, Willoughby creates a scene that feels both energetic and calming. Cool blues, seafoam greens,

A fresh take on everyday beauty

The image is inked in single color and printed on paper

South End carries special significance for collectors who admire his ability to preserve Pawleys Island history through art

This original oil painting by Lowcountry artist Joanne Willoughby brings the serenity of a garden pond into any space — distilled into a hand-sized moment of color

Its vintage feel makes it equally at home in a beach cottage

and composition are part of the charm and reflect the individuality of the original artwork

Layers of pink

His expressive brushwork and layered color palette convey the shifting moods of coastal skies

built from remnants of hand-pulled prints and finished with a luminous rose-gold leaf edge that elevates the artwork from every angle

It was a place where generations danced the shag

tree-lined edge on the other

soft sky tones