Derek Macara’s seascapes and nightscapes are immersive explorations of light, atmosphere, and memory. His seascapes capture the shifting moods of the ocean—from glassy calm to storm-lit drama—each one rendered with a keen sensitivity born from his years as a commercial fisherman. In his nightscapes, Macara turns his attention to the quiet poetry of the coastal evening, where moonlight, harbor lights, and distant reflections transform familiar shorelines into dreamlike spaces. Using a blend of digital composition and traditional oil painting, he brings a cinematic clarity to these scenes, inviting viewers into moments that feel at once grounded and ethereal—where time slows, and the natural world holds its breath.