Coastal Scrub

Description

Coastal Scrub

Mixed Media on 300gsm watercolour paper

50x69cm

The scene captures a rugged, coastal scrubland, where twisted, gnarled trees stand like weathered sentinels against the windswept landscape. Their branches, sparse and contorted by years of salt and sea breeze, reach out in a skeletal dance, casting long shadows on the dry, cracked earth below. The undergrowth is sparse, a mix of coarse grasses, scattered shrubs, and resilient coastal plants that thrive in the harsh, sun-baked conditions. Dusty browns,black and white, and pale yellows dominate the palette. The air feels thick with the scent of salt and earth, and the quiet stillness of the place is broken only by the occasional rustle of dry leaves in the breeze. It’s a landscape that speaks to resilience—of nature’s ability to endure in the face of wind and time, yet also to the delicate balance between life and the elements in this rugged, coastal environment