Daniel Beresford
The Breaking Light
122 x 61cm
Oil on Linen
Hand Crafted Aus Blackbutt timber Floating frame
Inspired by the rugged beauty of the Great Ocean Road, The Breaking light is an seascape that captures the tranquil power of the ocean bathed in early morning light. I sought to evoke the dusty, hazy glow of sunrise as it casts warm amber tones across the coastal cliffs and sea stacks. The sunlight filters through the curling wave, revealing a luminous bottle-green glow within the water’s body. Subtle tonal shifts and the use of analogous and complimentary colours in the sky help to balance warmth and coolness, creating a sense of depth, movement, and atmosphere. This work captures the balance of land, sea, and light in a single moment.