Ocean Wave Oil Painting
This oil painting focuses on what water actually does – the way waves overlap, catch light, and create patterns that exist for seconds before dissolving into the next movement.
Painted in 2025 using traditional oil techniques with an impressionistic approach. The composition captures multiple wave states simultaneously – the peaked crests, the flat troughs, the foam patterns where waves collapse.
Medium: Oil on paper
When: 2025
Size: 32×25cm (about 12.5×10 inches)
Why Ocean Paintings Work
Seascapes appeal to collectors because water never repeats itself. Unlike landscapes with fixed elements, ocean paintings capture something inherently temporary. The specific arrangement of waves, light, and colour in this painting existed for maybe 10-15 minutes before conditions changed.
The blue-green palette creates a calming effect while the varied brushstrokes add movement and energy. This balance between serenity and dynamism makes ocean paintings versatile – they work in both quiet spaces and active rooms.
Oil on Paper
Painting with oils on paper creates different surface qualities than canvas. The paper absorbs some oil, producing matte areas that contrast with glossier passages. This variation adds depth and texture that responds to changing light throughout the day.
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