Paul Weaver
Beaches and coastal landscapes make wonderful locations for subject matter, from panoramic vistas of sand, sea and sky, to colourful sails, windbreaks, parasols and figures. Rain or shine, there is a heightened clarity of light by the coast, reflecting off the sea and wet sand, which in turn creates mood and inspiring light effects. Watercolour, with its transparency and infinite markmaking potential, is my preferred medium for expressing the light, movement, reflections and transient effects of the weather experienced at the beach.
Enjoying the View, watercolour on Bockingford Rough, 140lb (300gsm), 10×10in (25.5×25.5cm). I was inspired by the light shining through the fabric of the deckchairs and how the deep shadows defined their sunlit structure