Painted on location, Peter Iredale with Crashing Waves captures one of Oregon's most recognizable coastal landmarks at a moment of dramatic energy. Powerful surf crashes around the weathered remains of the historic shipwreck while sunlight dances across the rolling Pacific, creating striking contrasts of movement, texture, and light.
 
Working en plein air, Sarah Polenick embraces the ever-changing conditions of the Oregon Coast, using confident brushwork and a fresh palette to preserve the immediacy of the scene. The result is a painting that conveys both the enduring strength of the Peter Iredale and the relentless motion of the ocean that has surrounded it for more than a century.
 
This original oil on panel is an ideal piece for collectors of Oregon Coast art, maritime history, and plein air landscapes.