Hayley Bay at Golden Hour – Painted in the Wind
There’s a brief moment at Hayley Bay when golden light transforms the landscape—waves shimmer, shadows lengthen, and the scene takes on an almost mythic intensity. It was during this fleeting golden hour that artist Chaz Newton-Smith painted this striking piece, braving fierce winds and a restless sea.
As the wind howled across the bay, tugging at his easel and flinging salt into the air, Chaz worked with the elements rather than against them. The rough energy of that evening became part of the process—every brushstroke shaped by movement, light, and sound.
In the painting, sunlight slices through stormy clouds to illuminate the wave crests in molten gold. Deep blues and greys carve out the restless sea, while rich ochres and lavender tones capture the drama of cliff and sky. The result is a powerful, expressive landscape—less a depiction, more an experience.
This isn’t just a painting of Hayley Bay—it’s a painting from it, born directly out of that moment in nature. It captures the intensity and wild beauty of a place that refuses to be still.
Priced at £2,000, this original work is available to view exclusively by private appointment at The Springfield House Art Gallery. As with all of Chaz’s paintings, it is a one-off piece—created with intention, presence, and bold emotional honesty.
To view or purchase, please book your appointment now through the gallery’s booking system.