The boat in the foreground is with the repair paraphernalia all over. This is one work where Ismail Mat Hussin executes his skills in great perfection, looking at the details of the artwork. In the background, the fishermen are shown beaching as the kampong folks help out with the chores. Dusk is suggested by the dark purplish hues. Self-taught Ismail Mat Hussin learnt painting especially batik from Padang Garong School teacher Nik Mahmood in 1954-1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim. He was also adept at watercolours. He worked as a designer-illustrator for Dian Printers in Kota Baru from 1979-1991. He could also play the violin, with a Grade V certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and even worked part-time as a musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Baru. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia and Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).