Tide Is In

A3 – Mixed Media on Canvas-Covered Board
 
Original artwork (not a print) by Kirsteen Lyons-Benson BA (Hons)
 
“Tide Is In” captures the moment when sea and sky seem to merge, and the island stands bold and self-contained, surrounded by shifting blue water. Layers of expressive brushwork create depth and movement, while oil pastel marks cut through the surface with energetic black forms, shaping the island in confident, almost calligraphic strokes.
 
The blues are rich and varied — from deep sea tones to lighter, wind-brushed washes — giving the painting a sense of atmosphere and rising tide. The mixed media surface adds texture and spontaneity, reflecting the ever-changing nature of the Scottish coastline.
This is an impressionist piece, focused not on precise detail but on feeling — the power of water, the resilience of land, and the rhythm between them.
 
Compact at A3 size, it makes a striking statement while remaining versatile for a variety of interior spaces.
 
 Scottish seascape, island painting, impressionist coastal art, blue abstract landscape, mixed media art, oil pastel texture, contemporary Scottish painting
 
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