Catch the Wave

“Catch the Wave” is a vibrant and dynamic alcohol ink painting on Yupo paper, capturing the exhilarating essence of motion, colour, and sea-swept energy.
A bold wave spirals powerfully in from the right — its form coiled like a cresting ocean giant mid-turn, brimming with movement and force. Shades of indigo, turquoise, and ultramarine layer and flow together with translucent intensity, giving the impression of fluidity and depth. Delicate veining and inky outlines trace the curves of the water, enhancing the sense of rhythm and momentum.
Gold accents shimmer along the wave’s arc, suggesting sunlight catching the spray or the glint of something elemental and ancient hidden within the ocean’s depths. These gilded touches bring a sense of magic and celebration — as if the sea itself is alive and luminous.
Below the wave, horizontal bands in lilac, violet, teal, and seafoam ripple gently across the surface, creating a serene seascape that contrasts with the wave’s dramatic rise. The sky above is layered in soft washes of blue-grey and lilac, echoing dawn or dusk — a moment caught between tides and time.
This piece is both a call to adventure and a tribute to nature’s rhythm — a snapshot of the moment just before surrendering to the ocean’s embrace.