Compo Beach, Westport CT

'A Bracing Winter's Walk on Compo Beach'

Original Oil on Canvas | 16 x 20 wide

Compo Beach has a rather different character in winter. The familiar summer shoreline becomes quieter, the air feels sharper and the changing light brings a new atmosphere to the landscape. The occasional dog walker and familiar local face are still out enjoying their daily dose of sea air. A Bracing Winter's Walk on Compo Beach is an original oil painting inspired by this winter time of Westport, Connecticut.

There is a particular pleasure in a winter walk beside the sea. The open expanse of Long Island Sound, the fresh coastal air and the changing conditions overhead make even a familiar stretch of beach feel different. This painting takes its inspiration from those moments, when the landscape is at its most understated and the simple pleasure is being beside the water.

Compo Beach is one of Westport's best known landmarks and a much loved part of the Connecticut coastline. While it is often associated with long summer days, its winter character has an appeal of its own. This original oil painting offers a reminder of the beach beyond the summer season and the enduring attraction of the New England shore.