This intimate gouache on paper by Stephen Truax presents a serene oceanfront scene composed of broad, confident horizontal bands of sky, sea, and sand. The palette moves from pale blue grey at the top through vivid turquoise and deep navy at the horizon to warm terracotta and sandy beige in the foreground, evoking the sensory immediacy of a Florida coastal afternoon. Truax works in a minimalist yet expressive register, reducing the landscape to its essential chromatic and gestural elements. A compelling example of the artist's plein air influenced studio practice, this work is an appealing acquisition for collectors of contemporary American works on paper.