Yachts at Cowes

‘Yachts at Cowes’ captures the dynamism and elegance of sailing culture at the Isle of Wight’s famous regatta. With his distinctive, fluid brushwork and an atmospheric colour palette, Halliday portrays the graceful movement of the water and the yachts on it. The painting conveys both the thrill of competitive sailing and the serene beauty of the coastal setting. The sky, water, and boats blur into one mass of bright, textural blues with highlights and dark outlines to convey the sails. However, there is one boat that stands out which a big brush mark of bright yellow across its large sail. This gives the painting a focal point and a beautiful interest to the piece.