Willets at the Water’s Edge - Original Oil Painting

This 18 × 24 inch oil painting depicts a group of Willet shorebirds gathered at the edge of the sea, observing the incoming tide. The composition focuses on the quiet rhythm between land, water, and birdlife, capturing a moment of stillness within a constantly shifting coastal environment.

The work emphasizes atmosphere, light, and movement, with particular attention to the reflective surface of the water and the subtle interaction between the birds and their surroundings. Loose, observational brushwork is balanced with structured composition to convey both immediacy and calm.

Rooted in direct observation of coastal wildlife, the painting reflects the transitional space where ocean and shore meet—where motion and stillness coexist.

The painting is presented in a floating frame constructed of poplar wood, designed to visually separate the artwork from its surroundings and emphasize the edges of the composition.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Canvas Size: 18 × 24 inches
Subject: Coastal wildlife / shorebirds
Availability: Original painting + museum-quality giclée prints

Each print will be produced using archival giclée printing on fine art paper and carefully packaged for shipping.