Matapouri

Northland, New Zealand

Original size: 12 X 36 inches (30.5 X 91.5 cm)

Oil on canvas

Known for its soft white/gold sand, often-huge waves, and wonderful rock formations, this viewpoint captures the gentle end of a vast U-shaped bay. This beach is a favourite with thousands every summer, many of whom climb the hill in the center to see the mermaid pools.

Its a stunning beach I plan to repaint.