Ismail Mat Hussin has produced a tranquil atmosphere along the coast that is enhanced by the boats and water in the background. A romantic mood is created with the inclusion of trees, vessels, waves, and carefully applied highlights and shadows. This is one work where Ismail Mat Hussin executes his skills in great perfection, looking at the details of the artwork. Dusk is suggested by the dark purplish hues. Self-taught artist Ismail Mat Hussin learnt watercolours from school- teacher Nik Mahmood in school (Padang Garong) in 1954-1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim. He was also a musician, with a Grade V music certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and worked part-time as a musician at RTM Kota Baru. He became a graphic designer cum illustrator for Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Baru, from 1979 to 1991. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia as well as the Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).