Mesmerising sandy beaches with clear water line the shores of the East Coast. This composition shows the landing of boats and drying of nets hauled onto the beach, laid upon a wooden structure for its preservation. The scene is dominated by purplish hues, signalling the fishermen's return to home, and attending to the family. Vertical shapes of swaying coconut palms recede towards the distance. One could almost feel the warmth of home, amidst the cool, laid-back atmosphere. The details of the nets show his impeccable skills. Self-taught, Ismail Mat Hussin worked as a graphic designer cum illustrator at Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Baru from 1979-1991, and had been painting virtually full time since 1968. He was a member of Peseni (Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan) and the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia. He also painted in watercolours, but his batiks fetch higher prices. He was qualified in music with a Grade V certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music in London, and worked part-time at Radio-Televisyen Malaysia Kota Baru. His highest auction record was RM 140,000, achieved in Henry Butcher Art Auction few years ago, with a batik masterpiece of similar theme, size 96 x 186cm.