Elara, The Watcher on the Cliff by David Cotton

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Love the flow of movement in your painting David and the very effective subject matter.

A beautiful painting!!

This is really good David.

Love the artwork David, nice job.

Great tension. Holding the moment 👏

Thank you all

This whole series has been very good

Thank you Heather and Valerie

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14/03/2026
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This pivotal sixth work in the Elara series depicts a moment of contemplation. Following five previous journeys through diverse landscapes, Elara stands on a weathered cliff, her iconic red coat catching the gale. The turbulent, heavily textured ocean below with breaking white foam, symbolises the wild, untamed nature of her previous paths while balancing the stability of the clifftop with the dynamic energy of the elements, capturing a quiet sentinel at the threshold of reflection and infinite possibility.

About the Artist
David Cotton

My artistic journey began in May 2023 during a cancer rehabilitation session. I had never taken an art lesson before, but I was told that art therapy and colouring could be a great way to reduce stress. When I got home, I bought an anti-stress colouring book and a set of felt-tip pens. I spent a few…

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