Compo Beach, Westport CT

'A Squall Across The Sound'

Original Oil on Canvas | 18 x 36 wide

There is something compelling about watching a storm approach across open water. A Squall Across the Sound is an original oil painting depicting a passing squall over Long Island Sound, viewed from Compo Beach in Westport, Connecticut, with the Norwalk Islands lying across the water.

The weather along the New England coast can change remarkably quickly. A stretch of calm water can soon give way to gathering clouds, shifting light and the unmistakable presence of an approaching storm. These fleeting conditions provide some of the most interesting subjects for a seascape painter, where the relationship between sky, sea and distant shoreline is constantly changing.

Looking out towards the Norwalk Islands, this painting captures a distinctive view of Long Island Sound and the drama of the Connecticut coastline.