Coastal Surge

This piece captures the raw energy and ever-changing motion of the ocean as waves surge and crash onto the shore. Created using fluid acrylic techniques, this piece embodies the dynamic interplay of sand, foamy whitewash, and the swirling blues and greens of coastal waters.

I am drawn to the movement of water, its constant ebb and flow, its power and unpredictability. In this painting, the colors merge and shift organically, much like the ocean itself, reflecting the untamed beauty of the coastline.

The art process:

This flow painting was created using a process known as the Dutch pour, where fluid acrylic paints, each carefully mixed with archival mediums, are poured directly onto the canvas. Rather than using brushes, the paints are guided by tilting the canvas, blowing through a straw, or my favourite, blowing with a hairdryer. This creates organic, flowing designs that reflect the spontaneity of nature itself.

Only high-quality, archival products have been used ensuring the longevity of your piece. Because of the natural flow technique and the extended length of drying time, you may notice slight textures and small irregularities in the surface; these qualities confirm the painting’s authenticity as a unique, hand-painted work rather than a reproduction.

The paint continues over the side of the painting so that it can be hung as a complete art work without requiring an external float frame.

Many of these pieces are versatile, allowing you to hang them as either landscape or portrait, and because of this flexibility, you’ll find my signature on the back of the painting. This way, you can decide which orientation best suits your space without being limited by a signature on the front.