Embleton Beach 4—Shell Hunter

The acrylic painting is on a small canvas that is not stretched on wooden bars. It can be framed like works on paper, but it doesn't need to be framed behind glass.
The painting is not framed. The image showing the work on a wall and in a frame is for demonstration purposes only.
The size is 20 x 15 cm; the painting itself is slightly smaller, 17.5 x 12.5cm, with a white margin around it.

I spent several days walking along Embleton Beach, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the coastline. The waves were gentle, and the salty breeze filled my lungs as I let my thoughts wander. During one of these walks, I saw something that really caught my attention. I felt compelled to capture it on canvas.

I saw a person wading into the shallow waters, completely focused on the sandy ocean floor. They seemed to be on a mission, with a quiet determination in their posture. The rhythmic waves provided a backdrop to their solitary pursuit.

Back in my studio, the vivid memory guided my hand as I painted "Embleton Beach 4—Shell Hunter." With each brushstroke, I aimed to convey the tranquility and purpose that drew me to that scene by the sea.

In the finished painting, the figure is frozen in time, forever captured in their quiet exploration of the shoreline. The subtle water and sand colours blend harmoniously, and the figure's posture speaks volumes about their quiet determination. It's my way of preserving that fleeting moment of beauty that stirred my soul.

When I look at "Embleton Beach 4 - Shell Hunter," I'm transported back to that windswept shore, where the gentle waves provided the soundtrack to a timeless pursuit. It's a reminder of the simple, profound joys found in nature's rhythm and the contemplative solitude of the coast.