An evening dander on Portstewart strand Limavady 14 x 21 inches

14 x 21 inches

This scene in Portstewart in Northern Ireland shows a little beach just off the town's promenade with the dramatic Dominican college building in the background towering above the Atlantic sea below

the locals refer to it as the 'secret beach'

5 cms) and is sold ready to hang without a frame

One late Autumn evening I was passing this harbour in my old hometown of Ballycastle when I was startled by the dramatic sky and the vibrant reflections it created on the water

An evening dander on Portstewart strand Limavady 14 x 21 inchesOne of my favourite beaches to visit, Portstewart strand is unmistakably one of the most beautiful beaches on the north coast of Ireland. Not surprisingly, it was voted the UK and Northern Ireland's 'Beach of the Year 2025'. I have painted it many times and don't think I will ever tire of it as my inspiration. In this particular painting I have used a more unusual colour palette reflecting the time of day, early evening, when the low sun created a