‘Magical’  
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Acrylic on canvas  
Size: 100 x 70cm 
 
This painting presents a tranquil coastal landscape, suffused with light and openness.  'Magical' captures a coastal vista filled with light, air, and a sense of expansive space. The composition leads the eye diagonally from the rocky, grass-fringed foreground out towards a pale, sweeping bay and the distant headlands beyond. The shoreline curves gently, opening the view to a luminous horizon. Soft washes of turquoise, aqua, and sandy ochre describe the sea and beach, while the foreground is enlivened with swift, gestural marks in greens, blues, and greys, suggesting windswept grasses clinging to the rocks. 
The sky is a commanding presence, painted in shifting tones of pale turquoise and muted grey, carrying the weight of atmosphere while also bathing the landscape below in diffuse light. The brushwork is loose and fluid, creating a balance between abstraction and observation: the scene feels both rooted in place and alive with painterly freedom. There is a mood of openness and clarity here, yet also a touch of transience—like a fleeting glimpse of coastal light before it shifts again. The painting suggests not just the geography of a shoreline but the sensation of standing there, absorbing the vastness of sea, air, and horizon. 
 
Born in 1974, Nicky Knill Jones is a passionate artist whose work celebrates the dynamic interplay of light, colour, and the natural world. Through her photography and paintings, she captures the beauty and energy of ever-changing landscapes, focusing on the dramatic coastlines of Cornwall and Devon. Fascinated by the sea, weather fronts, cloud formations, and expansive skies, Nicky’s art reflects her deep connection to nature. Her work conveys the raw power and fleeting moments of the natural world, where bold, fresh, and instinctual brushstrokes bring her vision to life. Each painting is characterful, imbued with the emotion and vitality of her surroundings. A graduate of Kingston University, where she studied Art, Nicky has been painting since her early years. Over time, she has honed her skills and developed a distinctive style, working both from her studio and en plein air, immersing herself in the landscapes she loves to portray. With a keen eye for detail and a unique ability to convey movement and atmosphere, Nicky Knill Jones creates works that resonate deeply with her audience, offering a glimpse into the untamed beauty of the British coastline.