St Ives Harbour At Low Tide: Original Oil Painting painted on wooden panel 68.5 X 49 cm. This artwork is signed by Roger on the front and back of the panel. It vividly captures the charming coastal town of St Ives Harbour in Cornwall, portrayed at low tide. The scene is teeming with brightly coloured fishing boats—reds, blues, blacks, and whites—sitting grounded on the golden sand as the sea has receded. Each boat is detailed with registration numbers, equipment, ropes, and buoys, contributing to the authenticity of this bustling fishing hub. In the foreground, a boat named "DOLLY P" and another named "DYDH DA" stand out prominently. People are scattered throughout the harbour—some walking along the beach, others tending to the boats, and a few children playing in the sand. The harbour wall stretches across the middle ground with a church featuring a tall square tower. Behind it, the quaint, tightly-packed houses rise in tiers, painted in pastel shades and roofed with slate, capturing the picturesque charm of St Ives. The scene is alive with summer energy, enhanced by clear blue skies and lush green trees dotting the background hills.

St Ives, located on the north coast of Cornwall, England, is one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations. Renowned for its golden beaches, turquoise waters, and bohemian art scene, it attracts visitors from around the world. The town is a hub for artists, with the Tate St Ives gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden drawing art enthusiasts. Surfers flock to Porthmeor Beach, while families enjoy the calmer waters at Porthminster. The town’s cobbled streets, filled with boutique shops, seafood restaurants, and galleries, add to its timeless charm.

Historically, St Ives began as a fishing village, with pilchard fishing forming the backbone of its economy by the 19th century. As the fishing industry declined, the town reinvented itself as an artistic and tourist haven in the early 20th century, thanks to the influx of artists drawn by the unique quality of light and scenery. Today, St Ives thrives as a vibrant cultural and holiday hotspot, balancing its artistic legacy with its traditional Cornish roots.