#TexturedBrushwork
LightNews LightNews
terrillwelch.bsky.social
It was warm and a misty summer west coast rain had settled in with the in coming tide…

Rolling Seaweed by Terrill Welch, 16 x 12 inch walnut oil on canvas board.

#AbstractFiguration #CoastalForms #TexturedBrushwork #NaturalMovement #TerrillWelch #oilpainting #art
Rolling Seaweed by Terrill Welch measures 16 by 12 inches and is painted in walnut oil on canvas board. The composition features thick, twisted forms that resemble seaweed caught in motion. These shapes overlap and weave together, rendered with bold, textured brushstrokes that emphasize their weight and fluidity. The color palette balances deep greens, earthy browns, and soft yellows against touches of blue and white, grounding the shapes in a natural, coastal environment. A muted blue sky and a subtle patch of sea provide contrast and space around the dense foreground, enhancing the sense of movement and depth. Up close, the marks remain loose and gestural; from a distance, the forms approach a cohesive rhythm without fully resolving, inviting the viewer to explore the boundary between abstraction and representation.
July 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM