Dores Beach I

Framed and Matted | Acrylic on Paper | 5x7" Artwork in 8x10" Frame

Tucked along the quiet southern edge of Loch Ness, Dores Beach offers a rare blend of mystery and serenity—and this original abstract landscape captures just that. “Dores Beach I” is a textural love letter to the Scottish Highlands, inspired by my travels through this breathtaking region where land, water, and sky meet in soulful, ever-shifting harmony.

Painted in my signature impasto style, this work is built up in expressive layers of thick acrylic paint, inviting both visual and tactile engagement. You'll notice sculptural peaks of color throughout the piece—particularly along the shoreline, where my signature rosettes bloom in gentle whites and yellows, reminiscent of whins flowers catching the sun. Deep slate blues swirl across the loch, their movement a nod to the restless beauty of the waves and breeze, while earthy tones define the hillside's dramatic rise in the background.

Though small in scale, this painting holds remarkable depth. Every brushstroke carries with it the memory of standing barefoot on the pebble-covered shore, the wind off the water alive with scent and sound. It’s a scene rooted in place but rendered through a contemporary lens—blending classic landscape composition with abstract mark-making to create something timeless, emotive, and deeply personal.

The artwork is professionally double-matted in a rich blue that echoes the waters of Loch Ness and draws the eye inward, all housed in an antique-style gold and bronze-toned frame. Framing is included with the purchase and is ready to hang—no additional work required.

Perfect for collectors who seek original art that tells a story, honors place, and pairs beautifully with both antique and modern interiors.

This painting is a one-of-a-kind original artwork. The print of this work is available here.

5 x 7 inches 
Acrylic on watercolor paper, matted and framed. 
Original artwork signed by Christine Dore Trant & includes Certificate of Authenticity