Rantakallioita

About this work

This painting shows a rocky coastline with steep cliffs dropping into water. The rocks are dark brown and gray, some jutting into the water. The sea looks choppy, with swirls of blue and green. A few birds fly in the sky, and the horizon shows a distant island. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on the cliffs, giving the rocks texture. The water’s colors shift between deep blues and lighter greens. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.