Glowing with the colours of a fading day, Tracing the Tide captures that magical moment when the beach becomes almost mirror-like beneath the evening sky. Tiny figures scattered along the shoreline give a wonderful sense of scale, while reflections and points of light shimmer across the wet sand. Warm blush pinks, soft golds and muted blues give this original acrylic on board an incredibly inviting atmosphere. There is both movement and stillness within the scene – people wandering at the water’s edge while the vast landscape stretches away around them. A beautiful example of Ben Payne’s ability to turn a familiar coastal moment into something quietly captivating.