Buoy And Boat

This original oil painting, created over 20 years ago, captures a serene coastal scene with a timeless, painterly charm. Two small boats rest gently on rich blue water, their masts rising delicately against a backdrop of warm, sunlit cliffs. The composition balances the cool movement of the sea with the earthy ochres, russets, and soft greens of the shoreline beyond.

Painted with expressive, visible brushstrokes, the surface has a textured, impressionistic quality. The layered dabs of colour in both the water and landscape create depth and atmosphere, suggesting shifting light and the quiet rhythm of a sheltered bay.

The simplicity of the subject—boats at anchor beneath rugged cliffs—gives the work a calm, contemplative mood. The warm sky and softened horizon enhance its sense of nostalgia, reflecting the enduring appeal of traditional oil painting techniques.

Still housed in its original frame, the piece retains its authenticity and history, offering both a glimpse into an earlier period of the artist’s journey and a classic coastal scene that remains timeless.

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Have been painting in Oils for 20 years, starting off in a traditional landscape/still life style, but gradually evolving to wherever inspiration, and the paint and colour take me. I have Illustrated Children's books, working in Acrylic, however the flow, movement and deep depth of colour of Oil's are truly addictive.

My art is wide and varied, and provides me with endless joy, with the odd moment of frustration along the way. The joy of my art is that I don't put any restrictions on it. It flows, it comes from ideas, visions and sometimes just from playing with paint. The whole point of being a creative person, is to be creative, so I can't lock into a particular style and paint that style over and over. The closest I come to that are my fish paintings, but I love my fish paintings, they are so relaxing, therapeutic and never quite the same as I chase the swimming fish around the canvas.
Sometimes I will start a painting with a particular idea, or style in mind, but as soon as I apply paint to the canvas I see something happening that I simply can't resist. So the original idea is taken over by the intriguing possibilities of the unknown creation that lies ahead. Sometimes that creation is nothing special, or lost in the overworked searches for that magic painting that came from nowhere. Sometimes, that magic painting does come from nowhere, and I stand back amazed and wonder how it happened. My years of experience have taught me to trust my artistic instincts, so more often than not, I am pleased with the results.
I have no doubt that my unrestricted "style" probably works against my marketable profile, but I love the way I can paint with freedom and I cannot wait to see what I come up with next.