Unique Artistic Expression
Explore a curated collection of original watercolor paintings, high-quality archival prints, and custom commission pieces capturing the landscapes, animals, and coastal beauty of North Carolina.
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Artwork
Find original watercolor paintings on display at The Lemonade Gallery in Washington, NC, and select coastal galleries.
Dawn
Original Watercolor 19.75 x 15.75 inches
Washington Sunset
Washington Sunset captures a quiet evening on the water in Washington, North Carolina. This original watercolor features a perspective from the bow of a boat docked at twilight, looking out toward a rich sunset over the distant shoreline. Warm orange and golden light glows through cool purple and grey clouds, casting soft reflections onto the calm water. An inviting piece for anyone who appreciates the coastal lifestyle of eastern North Carolina, this painting brings a sense of peaceful stillness to any room.
Wildlife
Original Watercolor 12 x 11.5 inches
Baby Raccoon
Baby Raccoon is an endearing wildlife portrait painted in rich, natural tones. This original watercolor captures the curious expression of a young raccoon peeking out from a bed of soft green grass. The delicate fur textures and bright, expressive eyes are rendered with careful detail against a mottled olive-green background wash. An ideal choice for nature lovers, this painting adds a charming touch of local wildlife and warmth to any collection.
Wildlife
Print 11 x 17 inches
Giraffe Print
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Patrick Kinlaw, Watercolor Artist
A native North Carolinian, Patrick began painting after retiring as superintendent of the sixth-largest school district in Virginia in 2018, having devoted 41 years to nurturing young minds. Painting was always something he had an interest in, but he never had the time. Upon retirement, he returned home to North Carolina and became a student of Carol Mann, a noted and award-winning watercolor artist and former co-owner of The Lemonade Gallery in Washington, NC.
Patrick enjoys subject variety when painting. From local/coastal scenes to still life to pets/animals, each painting offers a new challenge. His paintings have earned medals in the Pitt/Greenville Senior Games in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 and a Viewer’s Choice award in 2022. He has been featured three times as Artist of the Month in Cypress Landing, a residential development of 700 homes on the Chocowinity Bay in NC. He is a member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. In addition to exhibits in The Lemonade Gallery, Patrick also has paintings in galleries in Belhaven and Ocracoke, NC.
Patrick holds two degrees from East Carolina University and a doctoral degree from the University of Virginia. He and his wife love being back in eastern North Carolina. When he is not painting, Patrick is an avid pickleball player.
Have a question about an original painting, or interested in starting a custom commission? Please get in touch. I look forward to connecting with you.
Based in beautiful Eastern North Carolina. While I do not operate a physical gallery storefront, you can explore and safely purchase my work online at any time.
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THE ART
Browse a curated selection of hand-painted watercolors and high-quality prints, perfect for adding a touch of coastal inspiration to your home.
SOMETHING UNIQUELY YOURS
Patrick creates custom watercolor artwork based on meaningful subjects — the places you love, the people and animals that matter to you, the memories worth preserving in paint. Every commissioned piece is painted by hand with the same care and attention Patrick brings to each original work.
Commissions are ideal for gifts, heirloom pieces, special occasions, or simply owning something that could not exist without you.
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Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
– Vincent Van Gogh
In watercolor painting, every finished piece is the result of countless small moments—each deliberate brushstroke, the careful blending of pigment, and the natural flow of water on paper. By layering colors and focusing on subtle details, I aim to bring each subject to life in a way that captures its unique character. Whether painting a coastal shoreline or a quiet wildlife portrait, it is these small elements coming together that define the final work.
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Have questions about available original paintings, prints, or want to discuss a custom commission? Fill out the form, or reach out directly via email. I look forward to hearing from you.
E-Mail: info@pckwatercolors.com
Eastern North Carolina