Coastal Sigh

There is a fleeting, powerful moment where the raw energy of the ocean meets the resistance of the shore—a collision of deep blue turmoil that ultimately dissolves into a soft, sweeping release. Coastal Sigh captures that exact breath of the sea.

Part of my Beach Days series, it is painted in professional acrylic paint on canvas and has been painted around the edges so it can be hung without a frame to keep the cost down. Alternatively, a beautiful oak frame can be added using Bluethumb's framing option on the right for an additional cost. Strung with a wire across the back, it is ready to hang and is finished in a coast of satin varnish for protection. It also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Suzanne creates abstracted coastal landscapes using brush and often a palette knife. Her work is gestural and layered to create a sense of movement across the canvas like the ever-changing coastal landscape.

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Suzanne Barrett is an Australian coastal landscape artist whose work is inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the ocean. She holds a BA in Fine Art and a Visual Art Teaching qualification, giving her a solid professional background in The Arts. Living and creating in close connection with the shoreline, she draws on the colours, light, and atmosphere of the coast to produce evocative seascapes that capture both movement and stillness.

Working primarily in acrylics, and occasionally in oil, Suzanne layers soft washes, textured brushwork, and palette knife depth to reflect the shifting moods of the sea—from calm, glassy horizons to windswept tides. Her paintings often blur the line between realism and abstraction, allowing the essence of a place to emerge rather than a literal depiction.

Suzanne’s process is intuitive and reflective, guided by her emotional response to the landscape. Inspired by early mornings by the water, salt air, and the rhythm of waves, her work invites viewers to reconnect with a sense of calm, space, and escape.

Her pieces are collected by those who feel a deep affinity with the coast, bringing a sense of tranquility and openness into contemporary interiors. Through her art, Suzanne Barrett offers a gentle reminder of the restorative power of the ocean and the beauty found in its simplicity.