Ocean Breeze #2

Ocean Breeze is a contemporary abstract piece by Bartuch, characterized by its tactile surface and cool, atmospheric palette. It captures the essence of a coastal environment through texture and color rather than literal representation.

Visual Composition

Palette: The work is dominated by a range of oceanic blues, from deep navy and cerulean at the base to a pale, misty aqua near the top. A significant portion of the upper area is left in a textured off-white, suggesting a bright horizon or a salt-heavy sky.

Structure: The composition is anchored by three distinct, vertical incisions or "scrapes" that trail from the top toward the bottom. These lines break the horizontal planes of color, adding a sense of movement—reminiscent of masts, rain streaks, or light reflecting off a moving tide.

Texture: The piece features a heavy, rhythmic texture achieved through a palette knife or squeegee technique. The "toothed" pattern in the paint creates a mechanical yet organic feel, similar to the way wind ripples the surface of deep water.

Technical Details

Artist: Bartuch (as indicated by the "Art by Bartuch" embossed seal and stamp).

Medium:  acrylic on high-weight textured paper 

Authentication: The piece features a professional blind-embossed seal on the front and a formal black ink stamp on the reverse, marking it as an "Original" established in 2023.

Presentation: Small-scale format, shown displayed on a miniature wooden easel against a high-contrast red background.

Mood and Interpretation

The artwork evokes a sense of serenity and crispness. By using a "dragged" paint technique, the artist mimics the fluid dynamics of the sea. The title, Ocean Breeze, is reflected in the airy white space at the top, which balances the density of the darker blues below, creating a feeling of atmospheric pressure and coastal wind.

This original Artwork measures

7"x 5"

on 140lb 300gsm cold pressed paper 

Authentication stamped by the Artist

Priced at £25 plus P&P