The last rays. The bay. Budva (2015) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

This serene seascape captures painted by the artist en plein air in Budva, Montenegro, in 2015, a quiet moment of transition. The composition balances a vast, pale sky against a shimmering expanse of water. In the background, monumental mountains stretch across the horizon. They glow with a soft, terracotta warmth. This lighting suggests the final moments of a dying sun.
Several boats drift peacefully on the surface. Their white hulls contrast with the cool blue tones of the bay. The brushwork is confident yet gentle. It creates a tactile surface that evokes the hazy atmosphere of a coastal evening.
The palette relies on complementary opposites. Warm pinks and oranges clash softly with muted violets and azures. This harmony brings a sense of profound stillness to the scene. The artwork invites the viewer into a meditative space. It emphasizes the scale of nature over human presence. Every stroke serves to enhance the luminosity of the fading light. The focal point remains the intersection of the rugged peaks and the liquid mirror of the sea.
Publication:
Цветнова Т.Е. Семён Кожин. – М.: Белый город, Воскресный день 2016. – 208 с. – (Русская традиция). Page 152

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 41.5 x 31.5 x 2.1cm (framed) / 30 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky