A vibrant painting depicts a windswept tree on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean and distant hills.
A vibrant painting depicts a windswept tree on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean and distant hills.
A vibrant painting depicts a windswept tree on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean and distant hills.
A vibrant painting depicts a windswept tree on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean and distant hills.
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#232 – Upon the Shore – Original Painting

Sale price$2,600
SKU: 232C
Original Painting Size: 16" x 20"
Original Date: September 2022

Perched high above the shoreline, this original heavy body acrylic painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon captures the shifting movement of tide, wind, and coastal light along a rugged cliffside landscape. A weathered tree clings firmly to the edge, its roots anchored deep into the terrain as waves move endlessly below and mountain shadows drift across the water.

This painting is a beautiful depiction of nature’s endless cycle of change. The view is positioned from high up on the edge of a cliff, looking down as the tide comes in. The water’s current creates a pattern that dances along the surface; a wise and weather-beaten tree stands in place watching the same view for decades. You can see the tree’s roots reaching deep into the cliff, anchoring it against the strong winds. The blowing wind is causing a dappled pattern of light and dark on the leaves. The waves are crashing against the rocks below as the tall mountains cast a shadow on the land and water below. This piece conjures oceanside memories, complete with salty smells and misty air on my face.

The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity is also hand-signed and numbered by the artist.