Tideline Musings Kelp, Basalt & Crazy Birds - Large Abstract Painting

Large Original Abstract Coastal Painting on Linen – 102 x 153cm

An expressive, textural homage to the ocean and the wild southern coast of Phillip Island.

This one-of-a-kind abstract painting captures the raw beauty, energy, and poetry of the Australian coastline. “Tideline Musings – Kelp, Basalt & Crazy Birds” draws inspiration from twilight moments on the island, where thousands of migratory Shearwater birds return from Siberia. Their graceful flight, chaotic landings, and the rhythmic pulse of the ocean are all woven into the gestural marks and layered textures of this vibrant, contemporary work.

Move in close, and you’ll discover rich layers of texture, organic brushwork, and a tactile surface that rewards slow looking. Step back, and the painting resolves into a dynamic seascape impression—alive with movement, energy, and subtle hints of wings in motion.

Created as part of my abstract-expressionist series, this work is a heartfelt exploration of my ongoing muse: the ocean and the Australian coastline. Its uplifting, vivacious energy makes it both a contemplative statement piece and a luminous focal point for any collection or interior.

Details

Medium: Acrylic on linen

Size: 102 x 153cm (40” x 60”)

Finish: Professionally varnished for protection and a soft, elegant sheen

Edges: 4cm deep, painted black for a gallery-ready finish

Ready to Hang: Signed and titled verso, with hanging wire attached.

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PLEASE NOTE PAINTING IS being sold UNFRAMED

SHADOW BOX FRAMING in raw oak, white or black can be arranged at for an additional fee. Message me for a quote.

INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS
This painting can be safely shipped off the stretcher bars in a tube for international collectors. Most picture framers are able to re-stretch the canvas for a reasonable fee.

Please also NOTE if you are in my area you can message me via and book a studio visit to view the artworks in real life before you purchase. And buy and take home on the spot.

My studio is in the Bayside area of Melbourne, Victoria.