Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Galveston, available exclusively at Seawall Coffee.
Community
Galveston is an island city filled with coastal character, remarkable architecture, and stories that stretch across generations. The Seawall, The Strand, Bishop’s Palace, the Grand Galvez, and the working port make it a proud home and one of Texas’s most memorable places to visit.
Where to find it
3802 Cove View Blvd, Suite R
Galveston, TX 77554
Store hours
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday, seasonal, and special-event hours may vary.
The collaboration
When our family drove from Illinois to South Texas to visit family, Galveston became a favorite place to stop and rest. We loved walking the beach together and looking for shells along the shore.
During one trip, I decided to make a Galveston Mug and took reference photos throughout the city. After returning to South Texas, I assembled the design and reached out to the recently opened Seawall Coffee. Megan, Paula, and I connected immediately, beginning a partnership that has been so much fun.
I loved learning the history behind the Grand Galvez, and I enjoyed drawing Pleasure Pier, the Port of Galveston, and the cruise ships. The mug has been received so well that the artwork is now also available on a skinny tumbler.
The story behind the mug
Ashley partnered with Seawall Coffee to create a mug filled with the character of Galveston Island.
Architecture, beaches, ships, fishing, and coastal traditions became the visual foundation.
Ashley illustrated each landmark and local symbol by hand in her signature linework.
Historic buildings and everyday beach details were arranged into a continuous composition.
Continued shop sales have kept the Galveston collaboration active for residents and visitors.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the community’s history, landscape, gathering places, and everyday life.
The long waterfront promenade represents beach days and the island’s enduring connection to the Gulf.
The pier and its amusements celebrate a recognizable part of the Galveston shoreline.
Historic downtown architecture recalls the island’s nineteenth-century commercial center.
The ornate Victorian landmark represents Galveston’s remarkable architectural history.
The historic hotel and its towers have welcomed generations of island visitors.
Cruise ships, fishing boats, and working harbor details reflect the island’s maritime life.
The creative process
I let Galveston Seawall lead this drawing, then worked Historic Pleasure Pier, The Strand, and 1892 Bishop’s Palace into the scene around it. That flow gave me a natural way to carry the parts of Galveston people know best across the full curve of the mug.
The mug in Galveston
A meaningful local gift
For Christmas, a birthday, or an everyday reminder of home, this hand-drawn Galveston, Texas mug is a personal local gift for anyone who knows and loves the community.