The Sea is Calling
Summer 2026 Collection by Helena Traill
With the heat, the sea is always calling...
My Summer 26 art collection brings together impressionistic oil paintings from places I've painted around the UK over the past year – from quiet stretches of coastline to beaches full of movement, changing weather and summer light. All painted en plein air, directly in front of the landscape, the palette moves with the sea: from calm blues and soft horizons to flashes of primary red and yellow, thick paint and expressive marks. Each painting is my attempt to hold onto a fleeting moment before the light, weather and water change again. The collection includes framed and unframed original paintings, alongside a special limited edition print raising funds for Dunwich Heath.
I hope you find something that brings a little of the sea home.
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An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Size: 76 × 80 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Not framed
Signed: Original work by me, signed ‘helena traill’ on the front
Artwork: February 2026, No. 290
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
Print Edition: The Air Before Spring, Dunwich Beach, 2026
100% of proceeds from this print will be donated to the National Trust's Dunwich Heath appeal, helping the landscape and wildlife recover following the devastating July 2026 wildfire.
Part of The Sea is Calling Collection. A chance to collect one of my paintings as a museum-quality fine art print. I produce each edition as an archival Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a beautiful fine art paper with a soft texture and wonderful depth of colour. Each edition is limited to just 24 prints, individually signed and numbered by me.
Choose from the following finished paper sizes (the print is smaller within the paper):
A4: 297 × 210 mm
A3: 420 × 297 mm
A2: 594 × 420 mm
A1: 841 x 594 mm
Delivery: Each print is made to order, so please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for production and UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details when your print is on its way. If you need it for a particular date, please get in touch before ordering and I'll let you know what's possible.
Please note that images showing the print framed or within an interior are mock-ups for reference only. This print is sold without a frame. If you want to discuss bespoke framing options, please get in touch and I’d be happy to help.
An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on canvas board
Size: 24 × 30 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Framed in stained oak
Signed: Original work by me, signed ‘HT’ on the front
Artwork: No. 339, June 2025, East Quantoxhead
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Size: 25 × 25 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Original work by me, signed ‘HT’ on the front
Artwork: No. 209, October 2025, Poole Quay
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on primed watercolour paper, stitched together
Size: 14 × 29 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Original work by me, signed
Artwork: No. 237, December 2025, Minsmere Nature Reserve near Dunwich, Suffolk
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on canvas board
Size: 24 × 30 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Original work by me, signed
Artwork: No. 136, February 2025
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
Print Edition: Caerfai Beach, St Davids, Wales, 2026
Part of The Sea is Calling Collection. A chance to collect one of my paintings as a museum-quality fine art print. I produce each edition as an archival Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a beautiful fine art paper with a soft texture and wonderful depth of colour. Each edition is limited to just 24 prints, individually signed and numbered by me.
Choose from the following finished paper sizes (the print is smaller within the paper):
A4: 210 × 297 mm
A3: 297 x 420 mm
A2: 420 × 594 mm
A1: 594 x 841 mm
Delivery: Each print is made to order, so please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for production and UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details when your print is on its way. If you need it for a particular date, please get in touch before ordering and I'll let you know what's possible.
Please note that images showing the print framed or within an interior are mock-ups for reference only. This print is sold without a frame. If you want to discuss bespoke framing options, please get in touch and I’d be happy to help.
An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on linen board
Size: 30 × 40 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Original work by me, signed
Artwork: No. 236, December 2025, Minsmere Nature Reserve near Dunwich, Suffolk
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
An original oil painting, painted outside directly in front of the landscape. This work is part of my Summer 2026 collection, The Sea is Calling.
Painting en plein air is at the heart of my practice. I take my paints out into the landscape and work quickly in response to what's happening around me – the changing light, weather, colour and movement. Each painting captures one particular place and moment before it changes again.
Medium: Oil on linen board
Size: 30 × 30 cm
Original: One-of-one artwork
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Original work by me, signed
Artwork: No. 234, December 2025, Dunwich Beach
If you're considering one of my larger originals and would like additional photographs, video, measurements or simply to talk about the work before buying, please get in touch. I'm very happy to help.
A note on delivery: Free UK delivery for this artwork. I run my own studio and shop, so please allow 1–2 weeks for UK delivery. International orders may take a little longer. I'll send tracking details as soon as your order is on its way, where available. If you need it urgently, please get in touch before ordering and I'll see what I can do.
A print for the Dunwich Heath fire
Dunwich is a particularly special part of the Suffolk coast for me, and somewhere I've returned to paint many times.
Following the devastating wildfire at Dunwich Heath in July 2026, I've chosen one work from this collection to be released as a limited edition fine art print.
100% of proceeds from this print will be donated to the National Trust's Dunwich Heath appeal, helping the landscape and wildlife recover following the fire.
This is the view, from the beach, where the print was painted, from the 29th July. A sad sight. Read more about the fire.
