Turning Tide (Polzeath)

This oil painting of Polzeath beach, Cornwall by Devon based artist Louise Kelly captures a calm coastal scene with a gentle, meditative atmosphere. The painting is divided into soft horizontal bands: sandy foreground, reflective shallows, the deeper blue of the sea, and a pale, tranquil sky.

In the distance, a prominent headland dominates the right side of the horizon. Its green slopes and dark, rocky base contrast with the smooth blues of the water. To the left, a small island or offshore rock formation sits low on the horizon, adding balance and depth to the scene.

The wet sand in the foreground is delicately painted with subtle strokes of brown, blue, and grey, suggesting tidal pools and thin films of water that mirror the sky. The sea is calm, with long, gentle horizontal strokes conveying stillness as teh tide turns. It’s a contemplative coastal landscape that evokes the quiet beauty of an quiet, early morning or late afternoon tide on Polzeath beach.

Dimensions including white, wooden frame are: