Charles Jamieson

and clarity of light. In this vibrant work, Jamieson turns his eye to the iconic East Anglian coastline, depicting the Southwold pier and its distinctive white pavilion set against a calm blue sea and expansive summer sky.

The foreground is alive with fresh greens and soft pink wildflowers, painted with Jamieson’s characteristic confidence and economy of mark. His simplified forms, strong tonal contrasts and radiant colour harmonies give the scene a sense of stillness and joy, while the broad brushstrokes convey the immediacy of plein‑air observation. The result is a painting that feels both contemporary and timeless—an evocative celebration of the British seaside.

Collectors value Jamieson’s ability to blend Scottish artistic sensibility with a Mediterranean‑influenced use of colour and light. Southwold, Suffolk is an excellent example of his distinctive approach to Contemporary Scottish Painting, offering a fresh and atmospheric interpretation of a much‑loved coastal landmark.