SAILING THE BAY SERIES
Sailing the Bay is a collection of contemporary Australian coastal paintings inspired by the abstract geography of bays, headlands, foreshore and open water. Rather than depicting a particular location, the series explores the experience of moving through a coastal landscape—following a horizon, rounding a headland, discovering a hidden cove or crossing open water. Rich blues, turquoise, russet browns and ochres are layered with flashes of pink, magenta and ultramarine, creating atmospheric landscapes that invite the viewer to imagine their own journey along the coast.
Trade Route
Trade Route is an original contemporary Australian coastal painting inspired by the abstract geography of bays, headlands, foreshore and open water. Deep blues, turquoise, russet brown and ochre create a rich, atmospheric composition, punctuated by unexpected flashes of pink, magenta and ultramarine.
A strong horizon line gives the viewer a sense of distance and orientation, while simplified landforms suggest a journey across water without identifying any particular location. The painting explores the movement between land and sea, and the ancient pathways created by water, trade and travel.
Measuring 33 × 33 cm, this acrylic and mixed media painting on canvas is framed in oak and ready to hang. A sophisticated piece of original Australian coastal art for collectors drawn to abstract landscapes, rich colour and the atmosphere of the sea.
Pay the Ferry Man
Pay the Ferry Man is an original contemporary Australian coastal painting inspired by the meeting of headland, foreshore and water. Deep blues, turquoise, ochre and russet brown form the landscape, with vibrant touches of pink, magenta and ultramarine bringing energy and movement to the composition.
The abstracted geography remains deliberately unidentifiable, inviting the viewer to imagine their own bay, journey or crossing. A defined horizon provides a quiet sense of place within the layered forms, while the shifting relationship between land and water evokes the timeless experience of travelling across a bay.
Measuring 33 × 33 cm, this acrylic and mixed media painting on canvas is framed in oak and ready to hang. A distinctive piece of original Australian coastal art for collectors who love expressive colour and abstracted seascapes.
Hoist the Main
Hoist the Main is a large original contemporary Australian coastal painting inspired by the abstract geography of headlands, foreshore and open water. Deep blues, turquoise and ochre are layered with rich russet browns, creating a powerful sense of depth and movement across the composition.
The horizon provides a quiet point of orientation while expressive marks and layered colour suggest the shifting experience of moving across the bay. The rich russet tones are particularly striking against the cooler blues, creating warmth and visual depth.
Measuring 93 × 93 cm, Hoist the Main is framed in spotted gum timber, chosen to accentuate the painting's earthy russet tones. This original Australian coastal artwork makes a confident statement in a living room, dining space or contemporary coastal interior.
A Sapphire Bay
A Sapphire Bay is a large-scale original contemporary coastal painting inspired by the meeting of deep blue water, white sand and rugged coastal landforms. A rich sapphire blue dominates the composition, while deep chocolate and russet browns create a visual pathway between the bay and the shoreline.
Interesting marks and ghosted underpainting emerge through the layered surface, creating an intriguing patina and a sense of history within the landscape. The horizon and abstracted geography suggest a coastal location without revealing a particular bay, allowing the viewer to create their own sense of place.
Measuring 93 × 123 cm, A Sapphire Bay is framed in oak in portrait format. Its sophisticated palette and atmospheric depth make it a striking statement piece for a contemporary living room, dining space or coastal-inspired interior.
Take the Ocean Road
Take the Ocean Road is a large-scale original contemporary coastal painting that captures the moment a hidden cove comes into view while travelling along an ocean road. Seen from a high viewpoint, the composition leads the eye around an abstracted bend towards deep sapphire water, with russet brown and bronze-olive landforms framing the scene.
Layered ghosted marks and expressive highlights in ultramarine blue, ochre and magenta create a richly textured surface, suggesting the shifting light and colour of the coast. The landscape remains deliberately unidentifiable, allowing the viewer to imagine their own journey and destination.
Measuring 93 × 123 cm, Take the Ocean Road is framed in oak in portrait format. This statement piece of original Australian coastal art brings depth, movement and a sense of discovery to contemporary interiors.