Swell is all about that soft part of the ocean—the whitewash near the shore where everything feels a little safer. I love the sea, but I’ve always been a bit scared of its power. This piece captures that space I can handle. It’s gentle, layered, and full of movement without being overwhelming. Pale blues, cool whites, and watery marks wash over the canvas like a wave that’s already broken—still strong, but softer now.
Acrylic, ink & oil pastel on timber panel, sealed
30.5 × 30.5 cm, 2 cm thick
Unframed, ready to hang
by Melanie Norman
Swell is all about that soft part of the ocean—the whitewash near the shore where everything feels a little safer. I love the sea, but I’ve always been a bit scared of its power. This piece captures that space I can handle. It’s gentle, layered, and full of movement without being overwhelming. Pale blues, cool whites, and watery marks wash over the canvas like a wave that’s already broken—still strong, but softer now.
Acrylic, ink & oil pastel on timber panel, sealed
30.5 × 30.5 cm, 2 cm thick
Unframed, ready to hang
by Melanie Norman
