Drifter

Drifter captures the gentle pull of memory and imagination. It is a piece that invites you to slow down, to let your mind wander, and to be transported. Inspired by the simple image of a fishing boat bobbing quietly in the harbour of a small coastal village, the work holds a sense of stillness that is both peaceful and deeply familiar. It evokes the kind of moment where time seems to pause, and the outside world fades into the rhythm of the sea.

Painted in high-pigment acrylics, the surface is layered with soft, flowing strokes that carry a sense of natural movement. There is no strict form to follow, but rather a gentle suggestion of waves, sky, and distance. Tones of deep blue, coral, and muted light drift across the composition, evoking the fading glow of evening and the calm that follows the day’s end. A pearl glaze is applied across the surface, adding a soft shimmer that shifts with the light and introduces a sense of atmosphere to the scene.

At 21cm x 20cm, Drifter is small in size but expansive in feeling. Its simplicity is intentional. The work asks very little of the viewer other than presence. It offers a moment to breathe, to escape, and to reconnect with the sense of freedom that lives in quiet places and passing thoughts.