Good Day for a Swim - Fine Art Print

If you love wild swimming, diving or simply the feeling of being immersed in the sea, this fine art print entitled ‘Good Day for a Swim’ by Nel Whatmore is sure to appeal.

This beautiful underwater painting captures the extraordinary peace and tranquillity found beneath the surface, transporting you to a world of calm, gentle movement and filtered light.

Nel’s underwater paintings are highly sought after and it is easy to see why. Softly blended shades of blue and turquoise gradually fade into the distance, creating a wonderful sense of depth and space. The subtle changes in colour and light give the painting an almost dreamlike quality, making it a wonderfully tranquil addition to any room.

Colour is at the heart of her work. She uses pastels and oils to create beautiful layers and delicate blends, carefully combining colours to capture not only the appearance of the sea but also the feelings and emotions it evokes. Her paintings have an almost immersive quality, drawing the viewer in and inviting them to linger.

Nel has travelled extensively in search of inspiration, from the far north of Scotland and the remote beauty of the Outer Hebrides to the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall.

These very different coastlines have provided her with endless opportunities to observe the sea in all its moods and forms.

A Yorkshire-based artist, Nel has worked professionally for over 40 years and is renowned for her evocative paintings of the sea, as well as her beautiful studies of plants and flowers. Since 2019, she has worked from her studio at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Yorkshire, which she affectionately describes as her ‘studio heaven’.

The print would make a particularly lovely gift for anyone who enjoys wild swimming, diving or simply has a deep love of the sea. Its calming palette and peaceful atmosphere make it equally suited to a bedroom, bathroom, living space or coastal themed interior.

This high-quality print is produced on fine art paper and features a white border of approximately 1.5–2cm, depending on the print size. The original artwork measured 70cm x 70cm, while the print is available in a range of sizes to suit different spaces and budgets.

Some images show the print framed for illustrative purposes only as each print is supplied unframed and unmounted.

Your print will be carefully wrapped and dispatched in a sturdy cardboard tube to ensure it reaches you safely.

Available sizes.

Size:  20 x 20 cm   (8 x 8 inches)

          30 x 30 cm   (12 x12 inches)          

          40 x 40 cm   (15.75 x 15.75 inches)

          50 x 50 cm   (19.75 x 19.75 inches)

          60 x 60 cm   (23.5 x 23.5 inches)

          70 x 70 cm   (27.5 x 27.5 inches)