“Held by the Rocks” captures the natural sea pool at Treyarnon Bay on Cornwall’s north coast, a pool of turquoise water cradled in the dark rocks while the waves break on the beach beside it.
Twice a day the tide rolls over Treyarnon’s rocks and fills the pool, then draws back and leaves it held there, calm, clear and still. It’s one of the most special swimming spots on this coast: wild sea on one side, sheltered water on the other. This painting holds that moment of pause, when the sea has done its work and left something quiet behind.
The rocks are built from tiny pieces of rope and net I found washed up on the beach, cut fine and worked into the paint so the rock surface has its own rough, weathered texture. The sand is made from hessian sack, and the ocean is layered with fabric and surfboard fibreglass offcuts, with the white water sculpted so it stands out from the surface as the wave rolls in.
Acrylic and reclaimed, upcycled materials on 30cm x 30cm wood board
Framed in a handmade white shadow tray frame, crafted in Newquay
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Full money-back guarantee — if the piece doesn’t work in your home once it arrives, I’ll help you find the right one, or refund you in full.
Would you like to see this piece in person before you buy? I’m happy to arrange a studio visit or a video call for a virtual viewing — just contact me.
Delivery: Free, fully insured UK courier delivery, with dispatch within 10 working days. Need it sooner? Just let me know. International shipping is available — contact me for a quote before ordering.
“Held by the Rocks” captures the natural sea pool at Treyarnon Bay on Cornwall’s north coast, a pool of turquoise water cradled in the dark rocks while the waves break on the beach beside it.
Twice a day the tide rolls over Treyarnon’s rocks and fills the pool, then draws back and leaves it held there, calm, clear and still. It’s one of the most special swimming spots on this coast: wild sea on one side, sheltered water on the other. This painting holds that moment of pause, when the sea has done its work and left something quiet behind.
The rocks are built from tiny pieces of rope and net I found washed up on the beach, cut fine and worked into the paint so the rock surface has its own rough, weathered texture. The sand is made from hessian sack, and the ocean is layered with fabric and surfboard fibreglass offcuts, with the white water sculpted so it stands out from the surface as the wave rolls in.
Acrylic and reclaimed, upcycled materials on 30cm x 30cm wood board
Framed in a handmade white shadow tray frame, crafted in Newquay
Payment plans available — pay in 3 with Klarna, or spread the cost over up to 6 months with Pay in Instalments via Partial.ly.
Full money-back guarantee — if the piece doesn’t work in your home once it arrives, I’ll help you find the right one, or refund you in full.
Would you like to see this piece in person before you buy? I’m happy to arrange a studio visit or a video call for a virtual viewing — just contact me.
Delivery: Free, fully insured UK courier delivery, with dispatch within 10 working days. Need it sooner? Just let me know. International shipping is available — contact me for a quote before ordering.
