Portknockie from Cullen

This atmospheric semi-abstract seascape captures the quiet drama of late evening along the Moray Firth, looking from Cullen Bay towards the Portknockie cliffs.

The cliffs rise as dark silhouettes against a the glow of a late spring sky, their rugged edges outlined by fading light. Layers of indigo, violet, pink, and gold sweep across the horizon, evoking the shifting colours that linger after the sun has set. Subtle touches of gold leaf shimmer across the surface, echoing the last warmth of daylight.

Rendered in oil, cold wax and gold leaf on a wooden panel, the piece builds depth and texture through layered application, balancing stillness with radiance. The interplay between solid form and glowing sky captures a fleeting coastal moment — a harmony of shadow and light.

This painting is perfect for collectors drawn to Scotland’s north-east coastline, or for anyone who finds beauty in the fleeting, transformative light of summer evenings by the sea.

This ready to hang painting measures 6" x 4" and is presented in a black wooden  frame, fitted with D-rings and cord

Specifications

• Medium: Oil, Cold Wax, and Gold Leaf

• Surface: Wooden Panel