BEACH INSPIRED ABSTRACT PAINTING

Inspired by the iconic sunsets at Cottesloe Beach, Cott Summers is a soft, expressive abstract painting that captures the warmth, light, and shifting colour of long summer evenings by the coast. Painted on cotton canvas, this large-scale original artwork is layered with fluid forms, soft transitions, and vibrant moments.

The palette is drawn from memory—those golden hours when the sky turns dusty pink, burnt orange, and soft lilac, melting into the ocean. But this isn’t a literal seascape. Like all my work, Cott Summers isn’t about recreating a specific place. It’s about translating the feeling it gives you. The stillness. The warmth on your skin. The way everything slows down for a moment.

I might have a subject in mind while I paint, but abstract art isn’t about exactness for me. I want each piece to connect through colour, shape, and movement—so if someone sees something else entirely, I love that. That’s where the beauty lies. It’s about what you experience when you stand in front of it.

Painted in my Perth studio, Cott Summers is an original abstract artwork that brings a sense of calm and light to a space. It would suit a coastal home, a relaxed living area, or anywhere that could use a little breath of summer.

Professionally framed in Tasmanian oak and ready to hang (options for other frame colours or unframed available).

Want to see what this could look like on your wall? Send me a photo of the room you’re looking to update and I can superimpose the piece so you can get a feel for how it will sit in your space.

If you’re drawn to expressive abstract art that’s rooted in place but open to interpretation, Cott Summers might be just the one.

Materials

• Acrylic + mixed media
  
• Museum grade canvas + frame
  
• Tasmanian oak frame

Painting size

• 295 x 100cm unframed
  
• 298 x 102cm framed

Signature on front and back. 
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
Wire on back, ready to hang.