Turquoise Edge (2026) Original Oil Painting by Nataliia Nosyk

Painted plein air on the Costa Brava, Spain, in 2026, this painting captures a fleeting moment when sunlight transforms both rock and sea.

I was drawn to the contrast between the warm limestone illuminated by the sun and the crystal-clear Mediterranean water below. Layers of turquoise, emerald, and deep blue reveal the rocky seabed beneath the surface, while loose, expressive brushstrokes preserve the movement of light as it dances across the water.

Rather than painting every detail, I focused on the sensation of standing at the edge of the coast—watching the sea shimmer, the reflections constantly shift, and the colors change from one second to the next.

This painting celebrates the extraordinary clarity and quiet beauty of the Mediterranean, inviting the viewer to pause and experience its peaceful rhythm.

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Materials used:

oil on board

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20.32 x 25.4 x 0.51cm (unframed) / 20.32 x 25.4cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky