The Coast is Clear grew from memories of coastal walks—those magical moments when you catch your first glimpse of the sea through the tangle of seaside plants. I used painted collage papers for the flowers (all hand-cut, which takes ages but feels right), and layered them over soft, textured backgrounds using fingers, stencils, and anything but a brush! I love how the white and orange of the daisies pop against the gentle mauves and how the lines in the petals feel like shadows from the stems.
 
I used acrylic paints, inks and collage. I make my own collage papers by painting on lightweight sheets with layers of professional grade colour. After cutting out shapes with a knife, I glue the pieces onto good-quality paper using archival glue.
 
Available framed, mounted or unmounted
 
Framed option: The frame is solid oak, just beautiful natural wood 2cm (front) x 2cm (side). Black frame with similar dimensions also available. It has an acid free mount (flat mounted with window) and art glass for UV protection and greatly reduced reflections. Ready to hang with d-rings and string attached. Carefully packed for delivery by courier. UK only for framed.
 
Mounted option: It comes with an acid free mount (flat mounted with window) and backing board. Cellophane wrapped and carefully flat-packed in a strong cardboard box.
 
Unmounted option: It comes wrapped in cellophane on a strong board. Flat packed. Suitable for international shipping