In this fluid portrait, Deanna Ross, Leisure Travel Consultant at Paull Travel, is surrounded by sweeping currents of blue, turquoise and gold. The background appears almost in motion, suggesting rolling waves, changing tides, and the hypnotic rhythm of open water. At the centre, Deanna’s relaxed expression provides a calm counterpoint to the movement around her.

The swirling composition is a deliberate reflection of Deanna’s love for cruising. After more than 20 years in the travel industry, she has developed a deep knowledge for cruise travel and the many ways it allows travellers to experience the world. The blues seem to stretch beyond the edges of the portrait, evoking that unmistakable feeling of standing on deck with nothing but ocean between one destination and the next.

“Call of the Sea” celebrates a career shaped by a genuine love of seeing the world and helping others experience it for themselves. The impressionist-inspired details allow colour and movement to take precedence over precise detail, capturing not simply the appearance of the ocean but the feeling of Deanna being drawn towards open waters.