Marissa Weatherhead's "Coastal Delights" bursts with joyful exuberance, presenting a vibrant still life composition against a serene coastal backdrop. This substantial acrylic on canvas (95 x 95 cm framed) creates a visual feast through its boldly stylised elements—bright red tulips and blue daisies share space with stylised fish, fruit, and nautical elements. Weatherhead employs a distinctively playful approach to form and colour, with cobalt blues, crimson reds, and sunny yellows dancing across the canvas in harmonious contrast. The composition cleverly balances the interior domestic scene of fruits and flowers with glimpses of sailboats gliding across a brilliant blue sea, creating a delightful dialogue between the bounty of land and sea.

Coastal Living and Artistic Expression
The painting celebrates the sensory pleasures of coastal living, fusing culinary delights with maritime imagery in a contemporary style that nods to the Scottish still life tradition. When displayed, this square format piece commands attention through its energetic composition and Mediterranean-inspired palette, instantly brightening any space with its sense of abundance and joie de vivre. The work invites viewers to experience the simple pleasures of seaside life—fresh fruit, flowers, and fish—rendered with such exuberance that one can almost feel the coastal breeze and taste the sun-ripened fruit. Its substantial size allows the intricate details and playful patterns to create an immersive visual experience that transforms a room with its vibrant presence.