This artwork is available exclusively at Our Gallery Milton.
The narrow rock shelf pathway curves ahead like a keeper of secrets, sandwiched between steep cliffs and calm ocean. A lone woman in her bikini follows this hidden route, bag slung casually over one shoulder, moving toward an untouched stretch of sand that rewards those who know its access. The empty beach ahead holds the quiet satisfaction of insider knowledge—your own slice of paradise, protected by the small effort required to reach it.
Painted from behind the figure, the composition draws us into her relaxed but purposeful journey, the variations in ocean colour revealing shifting depths and hidden currents. Wild, free white highlights dance across the distant beach, capturing its dreamlike quality. The palette of teal and verdigris flows into warm fawn, softened by gentle peach and lilac accents that speak to the joy of claiming space through quiet persistence and the celebration of secrets well kept.
Acrylic on canvas
63cm x 93cm
Framed in Flooded Gum Float Frame
10:25am Secret Beach
"A Day at the Beach" presents a series of paintings that chronicle the shifting colours, moods, and activities that define different moments of a beach day. From the soft anticipation of dawn to the vibrant energy of midday, each painting captures a specific time and feeling—the colours and atmosphere of 6:37am will be vastly different from those at 11:42am or 2:42pm. This exhibition celebrates the full spectrum of experiences that the beach offers, honouring both the quiet contemplative moments and the joyful bursts of activity that make each visit unique.
