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Category: Coastal Reef Art    Title:  Receding Tide I    By:  Paul Leasure
If you have ever been enchanted at the ocean’s edge during low tide and watched the seawater dash against the rocks, then this painting may enthrall you. Leasure loves to portray the marine life clinging to the rocks as they sway with the ebb and flow of the changing tides. One aspect of Leasure’s artwork aside from his unique subject matter is his ability to render water so realistically. How does he make a still, two-dimensional surface dance with liquid and translucence? Be sure to enjoy the many glistening creatures and all the movement of this fascinating work of art. If you have a nautical theme as your décor, perhaps this hand painted wall art will bring the ocean into the room for you. Although the original artwork has sold, limited edition reproductions of archival quality are still available. You may also look for this work as a decorative print amid the “Related Products”. Extremely detailed and bursting with life, this work of nautical art is a must have for ocean lovers! Choose “view in gallery” (if you haven’t already) from under the image. Once there, click on the large image of this amazing seascape painting of the Big Sur reef in order to zoom in close and see the artist’s painstaking attention to detail. Full of movement and vibrancy this coral reef wall art would be an excellent addition to any collection. Its color palette includes Turquoise and other blue greens, many shades of soothing green, raw umber, burnt umber, pinkish gray coral and multi colored starfish. You will be happy to know that although the original has sold, you may obtain archival quality limited addition reproductions along with fine art decorative prints. Please be sure to bookmark this web site for your future enjoyment. An early painting in a series named “Receding Tides”, this unique painting portrays the interaction of seawater and the rocks present at the tidal ebb and flow. Lit by the late sun, the rocks glow orange. Late day lighting also contributes to the deeper shadows in the sea foam. Can you see the motion in the water? Can you smell the salty sea life clinging to the rocks? Leasure loves to present us with little sea creatures clinging to the rocks. Muscles and Barnacles remain shiny as they emerge from the receding sea foam. The tidal water drags the kelp along its path as it is sucked in before the ocean again breaths its liquid breath. The third painting in a series named “Receding Tides”, this unique painting portrays the interaction of seawater and the rocks present at the tidal ebb and flow of the Pacific Ocean. Audaciously, the artist has rendered an incoming wave at the very instant it is to impact the rocks bearing sea stars barnacle muscle and coral. In this hand painted oil art, Leasure has shown us the translucent turquoise nature of the incoming sun lit salt water. The Jagged orange rock seems to be ‘cocked’ forward as if to be offering resistance to the incoming wave that is about to dash it and splash it. As usual, Leasure’s coral reef wall art adds movement and color to any room. Zoom in on this hand painted wall art with a click of the mouse by viewing it in the Ocean Reef section of the art gallery. The original has sold. Archival quality art prints are available. You may select this work of art from our archival quality giclee reproductions. Click on giclee to the left or select from the options below. A unique painting of sea foam splashing up from water below, Leasure archives a scene from the Montana de Oro (Mountain of Gold) California Stet Park. Notice how the sun light penetrates the water under the swirling sea foam that eddies on the surface. Blue shadows and churning movements contrast the Orange cliff stratum in its stance against the sea’s advance. Be sure to examine this artwork in the gallery where you can zoom in on the art, right down to the brushstroke.

Zoom in on this hand painted wall art with a click of the mouse by viewing it in the Ocean Reef section of the art gallery.

I spent the entire morning climbing the jagged rocks below the bluffs of Montana de Oro just South of Morro Bay. In fact, I could see Morro Rock from where I was. Fascinated, I chose to stop at a certain rock formation. It seemed to catch the waves just right. One large swell after another would heave its way into this long narrow channel. Just about every fifth wave would catch the receding water as it was flushing over the nicely shaped barnacle covered rock mound. A receding tidal gush flows over the rocks and collides with an incoming sea swell. Than after just a moment the water reverses direction creating a waterfall over the rocks and out to sea. In this painting, I chose to use deep dark colors in contrast to the orange rocks spattered with muscles. The seaweed is a very deliberate part of the composition as it adds to the feeling of motion. In addition, I used the green sea grass to trace out the flow of the seawater just prior to it returning to the ocean for the next swell. In this way, the viewer can experience the ebb and flow of the tide. Sparkles on the rushing water and a delicate translucent wave create a special moment experienced at the ocean. There were perfect moments when this action would combine with an incoming swell and produce a beautiful combination of awesome power and tranquil translucence. I wanted so much to capture that feeling in a painting. I got that restless feeling that can only be relieved by creating a successful composition of a wonderful moment or sensation. It is difficult to express the urge to paint. There is no relief until the sharing occurs. I am speaking of when I am satisfied that I have taken a work of art to as far as I can go (I speak in relative terms since I am never satisfied with my work in the complete sense) and the time has come for someone else to see it. If the painting evokes a sensation within the viewer as a record of that special moment, even better, an appreciation for my experience, then the thirst within me will have been quenched. My reward is in the expressions of those who connect with the work in some way and share the feelings whether emotional or intellectual.----Paul Leasure