At Anchor

My latest painting 'At Anchor' is inspired by a photo taken on honeymoon in the Cook Islands. My studio is filled with dozens of photos from the Cooks Islands pinned up around my work space. My husband Chris loves taking photos and his work provides much of the inspiration for this collection.

Whilst enjoying lunch one day in Rarotonga Chris captured this image. I've wanted to paint it for some time, but other projects and commissioned work have kept me busy.
My work isn't intended to be photo realistic, I prefer to capture the essence of the scene in my style.

My colours are more vibrant and I have lost the detail I feel isn't necessary. For instance part of the island in the distance and the children in the sea. I wanted the boat itself to be the focal point of the painting, using similar tones to the horizon line to tie it all in.