Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Port Aransas, available exclusively at Coffee Waves.
15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe
Community
Port Aransas is an easygoing island community shaped by fishing, birding, beach days, and life along the Gulf. The ferry, Lydia Ann Lighthouse, Mustang Island shoreline, and Texas SandFest make it a treasured home and a destination visitors look forward to returning to.
The collaboration
The Port Aransas Mug grew directly from my relationship with Coffee Waves. After I created the Corpus Christi Mug, Matt asked whether I would also design one for their Port Aransas location.
It was fun to learn more about the community and collaborate with the Coffee Waves team on the places and symbols that belonged in the artwork. Our years living in South Texas had already inspired several coastal designs, making Port Aransas a natural addition.
The mug has been a wonderful success. Visitors love bringing it home as a useful souvenir, something they can drink from each day while remembering the time they spent in Port Aransas.
The story behind the mug
Inside the illustration
The ferry represents the familiar arrival to Mustang Island and the working ship channel.
The historic lighthouse stands as a recognizable marker across the water from Port Aransas.
A sand sculpture celebrates the annual festival that transforms the beach into an outdoor gallery.
Tarpon, boats, and fishing poles honor the island’s long connection to the Gulf.
Herons and other coastal birds reflect one of the island’s favorite nature destinations.
Dunes, shells, crabs, and beach views capture everyday life along the coast.
Journal · Behind the drawing
The ferry, lighthouse, and Coffee Waves connect a coastal keepsake to real visits.
Read the story
