‘Portrush – East Strand’

Oil on stretched canvas, 63.3 × 54 × 3.2 cm (framed), 2026

This painting looks across East Strand with the town held low on the horizon - the familiar line of Portrush buildings sitting quietly against the movement of sea and sky. The structures are simplified and softened, more suggested than defined, allowing them to settle into the wider rhythm of the landscape rather than dominate it.

Broad, layered brushstrokes carry the push and pull of water across the shore, with muted blues, greens and sandy tones shifting under changing light. The foreground feels active and weathered, while the distance holds steadier, giving the piece a sense of balance between motion and containment.

In a home, Portrush – East Strand brings a feeling of openness without drama. It works well in shared spaces - living rooms, hallways, or anywhere you pass through regularly - offering a familiar coastal presence and a quiet pause, like looking out across the strand and taking a breath before moving on.