Art is both a vocation and an avocation to us here at the The Lively Trader.  We believe, in addition to art , there is the art of collecting.  Both areas allow us to surround ourselves with objects that add depth, style, and meaning to our lives.

Whether you are an experienced collector or just interested in getting started you will find that we are approachable and able to relate to our clients at all levels of interest and experience. We want you to have as much fun and fulfillment from the art and products we sell as we do & we will do almost anything to make sure you do.

Established  in 1985, The Lively Trader, a subsidary of Morales Art Galleries, in Nags Head, NC has many areas of interest as you will see from exploring and experiencing our web site.    Whether you are looking for picture frames, mats for pictures, sculptures, open edition prints, limited edition prints, Giclee prints, and other things for your home, office, or garden, you will find it here.

Because of our ever expanding and changing inventory, one visit will never be enough.   We try to add 10 to 20 new quality products every month and most of the seascape art we sell is exclusively ours.

 While our 'cyber-presence' is important to us, we are proud to be more than just a web address. Our brick and mortar gallery is located in Nags Head, NC.   We have a business presence on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where we do business as The Morales Art Galleries.   Here we sell custom picture framing, fine art prints, original artworks, and giclee printing for the artist.   In addition we do custom decals, banners, real estate signs, and posters.

The Lively Trader provides professional custom framing and mounting services – all at great prices. It’s all backed by our dedicated customer service department and our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We are committed to providing our customers with a great experience.

We Have What You Want---Our team of product merchandising professionals specializes in anticipating trends and listening to customer feedback. We make it our business to know next season’s color palette as well as the latest wall décor and decorating trends.