Peach, lavender and pale blue melt together in a low sunset sky, and the light spills across the wet sand and gentle surf in glowing ribbons. Thick, creamy strokes give the waves and sky a soft, sculpted surface.

In the foreground a cluster of scallop and spiral shells rests on the sand in muted pinks, creams and grays, while hazy mountains fade into the distance along the curve of the shore.