Rolling Seaweed by Terrill Welch measures 16 by 12 inches and is painted in walnut oil on canvas board. The composition features thick, twisted forms that resemble seaweed caught in motion. These shapes overlap and weave together, rendered with bold, textured brushstrokes that emphasize their weight and fluidity. The color palette balances deep greens, earthy browns, and soft yellows against touches of blue and white, grounding the shapes in a natural, coastal environment. A muted blue sky and a subtle patch of sea provide contrast and space around the dense foreground, enhancing the sense of movement and depth. Up close, the marks remain loose and gestural; from a distance, the forms approach a cohesive rhythm without fully resolving, inviting the viewer to explore the boundary between abstraction and representation.

It was warm and a misty summer west coast rain had settled in with the in coming tide…

Rolling Seaweed by Terrill Welch, 16 x 12 inch walnut oil on canvas board.

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“Between Shapes and Shells” by Terrill Welch measures 14 by 11 inches and is painted in acrylic on gessobord. The composition centers on a cluster prominent seashells in the foreground resting on a rocky shore. Their smooth, rounded forms are rendered with fluid brushstrokes that capture subtle shifts in cream, white, and light brown tones. Surrounding the shells, the textured rocks are depicted in earthy hues with touches of purple and ochre. Beyond them, a calm sea stretches toward the horizon, its surface a blend of blue and green with gentle wave reflections. Above, soft clouds drift across a pale sky, reinforcing the scene’s quiet, contemplative mood. The painting balances representational detail with abstract layers, creating a dynamic tension that enlivens the tranquil coastal setting.

New work off the plein air easel this time!

“Between Shapes and Shells” by Terrill Welc began with abstract shapes in the studio but found its direction standing on the shore at Reef Bay.

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Detail of the first layers of oil over an acrylic underpainting on a 48 x 40 inch canvas by Terrill Welch investigating a floating arrangement of seashells on an incoming tide.

First layers of oil over acrylic underpainting… Detail of my 48 x 40 inch oil on canvas work in progress investigating a floating arrangement of shells on the Salish Sea. More soon!

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View at the entrance of the Terrill Welch Gallery Pod which is a uniquely designed gallery space in a shipping container. There are large and small paintings of the seafloor and sea lining a well lit room.

I have a fresh exhibition opening today that includes 9 new paintings in the “Seafloor and Seashell Series” which I have completed since the beginning of 2025. Private viewing room at:

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