‘Held Low’

Oil on canvas board, 33.1 × 33.1 × 3.2 cm (framed), 2026

Held Low reflects those low, steady moments along the coast when the sky sits close to the water and everything feels softened and contained. The horizon is quiet, the movement subtle, and the colours held back - blues and greys layered with small breaks of warmth near the surface.

There’s a sense of things being kept in check here: weather held low, energy resting rather than building. The brushwork is restrained but active, allowing the surface to carry movement without becoming busy.

In a home, this piece works as a calm anchor. Its square format makes it easy to place - on a shelf, in a reading corner, or as part of a small grouping - offering a steady, grounding presence and a gentle reminder to slow your breathing and settle into the space.