Pepsi Harbor

Art by Anthony Kleem
- Pepsi-Cola -
KI Puzzles (Karmin International) | 550 pieces | 2016
A whimsical folk-art style harbor scene featuring vintage Pepsi-Cola advertisements on buildings and a sailing ship.

This folk-art style illustration depicts a vibrant, coastal town set against a backdrop of rolling green hills. In the foreground, a multi-masted sailing ship with white, puffy sails glides across a deep blue harbor. A small, colorful lighthouse with red, white, and blue stripes sits on the rocky shoreline nearby. The lighthouse and the ship both feature classic vintage-style soda advertisements, which are mirrored on the wooden buildings that line the harbor.

The town is composed of charming, boxy buildings painted in shades of muted yellow, green, and red, arranged along a stone seawall. Behind the town, gentle green hills are dotted with stylized trees, smaller outbuildings, and a narrow, winding stream. A small delivery truck travels along a dirt path in the mid-ground. The overall composition is flat and decorative, reminiscent of American folk painting, with bold lines and a warm, inviting palette.

The artwork uses bright, clear colors, with the deep blue of the water and the vibrant green of the hills providing a strong contrast to the pale sails and earthy building tones. The sky is a brilliant, cloud-dappled blue, contributing to the cheerful and nostalgic atmosphere of the scene. The entire illustration has a lighthearted, storybook quality, characterized by repetitive patterns and whimsical attention to detail.

Folk art scene of a coastal town featuring historic buildings, a tall ship, and a lighthouse.

This vibrant folk art illustration depicts a whimsical coastal town scene set against a bright blue sky. In the foreground, a large multi-masted sailing ship with white sails drifts near a small, rocky island dominated by a red, white, and blue lighthouse. The surrounding water is painted in deep, textured blues, contrasting with the warm, earthy tones of the land.

The town itself is composed of charming multi-story buildings in various shades of pastel yellow, green, and white. The architecture features traditional gable roofs and neat rows of windows, set amongst rolling green hills, lush trees, and winding paths. A small red delivery truck is visible on one of the hills, adding to the bustling, nostalgic atmosphere of the village.

The entire scene is heavily branded with vintage advertising for "Pepsi-Cola," appearing as hand-painted signs on the sides of buildings, the lighthouse base, a barn, and even prominently displayed on the sails of the large ship. The overall aesthetic is naive and colorful, characterized by bold lines, flat perspective, and a cheerful, sun-drenched mood. The illustration captures a quiet, idealized maritime community where every structure serves as a billboard for the refreshing beverage.

A whimsical folk-art style harbor scene featuring vintage Pepsi-Cola advertisements on buildings and a sailing ship.
Folk art scene of a coastal town featuring historic buildings, a tall ship, and a lighthouse.
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Rectangular Landscape | | Ribbon/Grid cut | Cardboard
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Manufacturer ID: 08570-Z | Barcode: 773392085701
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I was surprised to discover this puzzle isn't a Charles Wysocki, just a very similar style. Medium-size pieces. Went together well. Steady, satisfying progress. Assembly was quick, except for the sails. They were a little more challenging—quite a few of them—but even so, never to the point of being frustrating. And yes, the sky really is that turquoise.


by LakeBird 2026-03-15
Submitted 2026-06-13
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