twinkle, twinkle little star

I wanted to re-create the magical feeling of standing on the beach at night, and feeling the enormity of the sky and sea, as well as a kind of deep magic we may have felt as children.

This painting is part of a series inspired by a fantastic couple who live on the seafront at Brighton, have been together for over 40 years and walk down to the sea hand in hand in their swim robes - her's is red. At home they have run a warm bath, ready for when they get back. It just makes me smile.