Storm Skies

This oil painting portrays a dramatic, stormy, coastal scene at either dusk or dawn, filled with cool tones and sweeping movement in the sky.

The upper portion of the painting is dominated by expressive clouds withbroad, dynamic strokes of grey, blue, and soft gold that stretch diagonally across the sky. Light breaks through toward the horizon, creating a subtle, glowing band of pale yellow that contrasts beautifully with the deep blues below.

The sea is calm but reflective, mirroring the sky’s muted colours in smooth horizontal layers. Toward the right, a cluster of cottages sits nestled at the base of a gently rising headland we can recognise as Sidmouth. Their pale walls and hints of warm light offer a small but comforting human presence in an otherwise expansive, atmospheric landscape.

A narrow strip of land or breakwater extends into the water on the left, guiding the viewer toward the horizon. The palette contains rich blues, greys, and soft yellows giving the scene a sense of tranquility tinged with drama, as if the weather is shifting in this dramatic, South Devon, coastal scene.

Dimensions including white, wooden frame are: