A “Slice of Zuma Beach” is enlarged to capture sandy beach textures and color washes with a unique sense of whimsy.
Raised in the country, I have closely observed earth’s formations which has become a thematic influence in my work. Beach images are inspired by microscopic patterns in tide marks, beach foam and ocean waves. They are expanded 1000%, using multiple transparent layers of acrylic paint and string impressions.
My vision explores a playful and fanciful “slice” of beach as viewed from the top, like a satellite photo. Cerulean, teal and turquoise blues are layered through transparent like waters. Peach and chartreuse tones bring a sense of fun and frolic.
As a contemporary artist, my wish is to restore human spirit by extending to viewers a sense of peace and spaciousness.
Inspired by painterly layered nuances of whimsical ocean washes and edges of the beach, a “Slice of Zuma Beach” brings to mind happy memories of summer days.