The Coast

I am fortunate enough to live a stone' s throw from the Pacific Ocean which sustains me with endless inspiration for creativity. Coastal landscapes hold a special place in the imaginations and psyche of peoples around the world. They are dynamic, the shoreline literally shifting with time in an ongoing liminal state between land and sea, and yet there is a sense of certainty in coastal environments. The effortless constant of tidal ebb and flow, hides and reveals elements along the ocean's edge. This edge is a landscape that can be both destructive and nourishing, harsh and vibrant and, with the great physical power, also comes a spiritual power to calm, connect and heal the soul.

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Winter waves batter the rocky cliffs at Arnarstapi on the Snaefellsness Peninsula in Iceland, eroding and shaping the coastline — Spirit of Snæfell

Strong waves buffet the coastline at Å, Lofoten islands in Norway with snow-covered cliffs, in winter — Worlds End

Dark cloud from over the snow-covered black volcanic sand dunes on a beach in southern Iceland with Vestrahorn mountain in the background — Volcanic Sands

Purple Sea stars fill the cracks in the rocky shoreline along the Sunshine Coast in the traditional territories of the shíshálh Nation in British Columbia — Shoreline Stars

rocks eroded by pounding wave action to make smooth pebbles sit at the base of larger igneous rock on the Pacific Northwest coastline in British Columbia — Where Rock Meets Rock

Black and white sand on a Norwegian beach form dramatic line patterns. Snow capped mountains add to the drama — Striations

The Skaftafell glacier terminus in Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland. — Slow Motion

The view of the Island of Rum, Scotland, seen from Laig beach on Eigg with interesting sand patterns on the beach. — Rum Reflections

The iconic Kirkjufell mountain in Iceland taken from the nearby black sand beach at low tide with a fresh snowfall gently blanketing the seaweed. — Powdered Sugar

A view of the patterns of a snow covered glacial outwash plain in Southern Iceland with the remains of Skeiðará bridge in the distance. — Remains

The iconic Kirkjufell mountain in Iceland in winter taken from the shores of a partially frozen river. — Kirkjufell

Snow capped mountains reflected in a calm, wet sand beach at sunset after a winter storm. — Beach Reflections

A cloudy and moody blue hour on the coast near Kirkjufell mountain in Iceland at low tide with sea weed and kelp exposed on the shoreline — Moody Blues

I hope you enjoy getting lost in the galleries. I have curated my work into loosely into ecosystems but, just like the natural world, delineations are messy and there are many entanglements. You can find detailed information of the print media I offer here. To purchase artwork, please select your preferred size and medium below your chosen image in my galleries. If you prefer a size that is not listed, or you have an alternative medium or finish in mind, please do get in touch.