“Swim Notes II” is the second of three small paintings made from beneath the surface at Crantock Beach, this time caught in the pull of the water as it rushes past in one strong, sweeping current.
Swimming at Crantock, there are moments when the sea takes over: a wave passes overhead, or the water rushes past and everything streams in one direction. In this second piece, the threads gather into a single flowing current running across the corner of the canvas, with streaks of gold flashing through it like sunlight caught in moving water.
The current is made from offcuts of Egyptian cotton thread, given to me by fellow artist Elle Collins, who creates woven textile wall art. Here they’re gathered and layered thickly, frayed ends and all, so the water seems to surge off the surface. A layer of vintage tablecloth gives the deeper water its dappled, netted texture, and gold acrylic streaks through the current where the light breaks in.
Swim Notes II is part of a trio. Each piece is an original in its own right, and together they read as a sequence of moments from one swim. See Swim Notes I and Swim Notes III. For Crantock above the water, see Crantock Sunset.
Acrylic and reclaimed, upcycled materials on 20cm x 20cm canvas
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.
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“Swim Notes II” is the second of three small paintings made from beneath the surface at Crantock Beach, this time caught in the pull of the water as it rushes past in one strong, sweeping current.
Swimming at Crantock, there are moments when the sea takes over: a wave passes overhead, or the water rushes past and everything streams in one direction. In this second piece, the threads gather into a single flowing current running across the corner of the canvas, with streaks of gold flashing through it like sunlight caught in moving water.
The current is made from offcuts of Egyptian cotton thread, given to me by fellow artist Elle Collins, who creates woven textile wall art. Here they’re gathered and layered thickly, frayed ends and all, so the water seems to surge off the surface. A layer of vintage tablecloth gives the deeper water its dappled, netted texture, and gold acrylic streaks through the current where the light breaks in.
Swim Notes II is part of a trio. Each piece is an original in its own right, and together they read as a sequence of moments from one swim. See Swim Notes I and Swim Notes III. For Crantock above the water, see Crantock Sunset.
Acrylic and reclaimed, upcycled materials on 20cm x 20cm canvas
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 5 working days. Need it sooner? Just let me know. International shipping is available — contact me for a quote before ordering.
