Beach Child Holding Red Ball Seashore Watercolor Painting

"Beach Boy Holding Red Ball"

 

 

It looks like I just can't get enough of this adorable little boy! I saw him on the beach with his father and grandfather and, of course, asked if I could photograph him for some new paintings. No problem! Although the pictures that I took showed only sand as a backdrop, I wanted to create a beautiful sunny day with waves and clouds.

 

Colorful shadows are always important to me in creating an interesting painting; after all, this is art and not a photograph! I used the mingling technique of letting one color delicately run into the next, careful not to get mud!

 

My painting is of a child clutching his big red ball enjoying the day with his family. He seems to be in his own happy world of perfect peace, soaking up the sunshine, surf, and warm sand!

 

I created this watercolor for all of you who enjoy family beach vacations. For me it brings back warm memories of my now-grown children, for you it might remind you your own children or even grandchildren playing on the beach! Enjoy!

 

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Beach Girl Friends Seashore Painting

"Beach Girls"

What could be better than girls having fun together at the beach, especially if they are best friends, sisters, twins! Here, they are delightedly looking at the seagulls, toes tickled by the foamy surf! 

This watercolor painting turned out to be an accidental commission. When I was at an Art Fair, I spotted absolutely adorable twins. I asked their mother if I could take a photo of her children. I was so brazen about asking because I love to paint kids! She agreed and I told her that I would send her an email of the finished painting. ...and the end of the story is that she loved it, wanted the original, as well as matted fine art prints for other family members!

When I looked at the photo, I decided to set the scene at the powder white sands and emerald waters of a Florida beach. It's so much fun to let your imagination soar and not stick to the reality of a photo!

 

I started with a sketch of the twins, but moved them apart. Next came the sky and beginnings of the water, surf, hair and skin.

Adding waves, refining clouds, deepening the color of the water, putting in the shadows of the blouses came next.

When I started to paint the skirt stripes, I decided that the original colors in the photo were too close to the colors in the water. I wanted drama and fun! I started with pale purple and a hot pink, but felt that deep purple and bright red would work better. The wave on the back right was really starting to bother me. I think that I mostly paint from my gut, not my head. But I just couldn't let go of the fact that I hated that wave, even if I could balance it with others on the left side of the painting. I tried to stop thinking about that wave by adding the three seagulls that the girls were looking at.

 'Couldn't stand it anymore. Out went that wave! I felt much better and then worked on making the emerald waters darker at the horizon to give it depth, refining the hair and skin color, correcting the left leg of the right girl, adding the purple hair clip, deepening the colors of the stripes, darkening the shadows of the clothing, and creating the children's reflections. Done!

I spent so much time on this painting, that I have come to love those little girls. As you might have guessed, I have no grandchildren yet! I had a hard time parting with it, but knew that the family would cherish it. I do have 15 fine art prints that I've made and one will be framed for my home!

I hope that you've enjoyed "listening in" on the decisions I made during my creative process. I'd love to hear from you!!

Size

Art Print 8x10 /mat 11x14 $37.00 USD Art Print 11x14 /mat 16x20 $52.00 USD

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Beach Boy Walking - Watercolor Painting

Beach Boy Walking

 



Even in chilly weather, walking on the beach is an adventure! This little boy is striking out on his own looking for whatever treasures wash up on the shore. I just couldn't resist capturing this moment! I loved painting the waves with the dancing foam on the water and his reflection on the wet sand.

 

Enjoy this fine art reporduction of my original watercolor painting in your child's room or added to your vacation home decor.

 

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Beach Girl & Red Shovel - New Watercolor Painting

"Beach Girl with Red Shovel"

Deep in concentration, this little girl is intent on creating the perfect sand castle, ignoring all around her, even the crashing nearby waves! This fine art print of my original watercolor painting will bring back memories of family beach vacations and brighten up your child's room. It's also perfect for your vaction home decor.

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BEACH DAD & DAUGHTER - New Watercolor Painting

I love the beach! Ever since I was a little girl, I've enjoyed walking on the warm sand, discovering wonderful seashells - especially the tiny ones - and creating sand sculptures with my family.

I tried to capture those special, quiet moments between a father and daughter on a sunlit beach in my new watercolor painting, "Beach Father and Daughter."

Beach Father and Daughter

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BEACH GIRL WITH POLKA DOTS - New Painting

I just don't know what it is. Walking the beach, I love seeing children playing. I don’t know if it’s because it brings back wonderful, warm memories of my own childhood or those happy days with my kids.
I hope that you enjoy my newest painting.

Beach Girl with Polka Dots

Fine Art Print of Original Watercolor Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

 

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CHAMBERED NAUTILUS

CHAMBERED NAUTILUS

The Chambered Nautilus' beautiful brown jagged lines and its pearlized "eye" always inspire me. This Jewel of Nature makes a very special gift for a vacation shore home, especially when grouped with my other shell paintings! Or you can create a tropical paradise right in your own home!!
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Down by the Seashore 

"I love the beach... the breezy ocean waves, the salty sea air, watching my kids building sand castles, running in and out of the breaking waves, searching for seashells, t's amazing how the ocean is the most serene, calm, and beautiful place...," says Kelly Mazzotta from kellymjewels . I'm thrilled that Kelly included my Nautilus painting in this beautiful beach collection!

SEA URCHIN

SEA URCHIN

Another example of Nature's treasures from the Sea! The lasting color, the beautiful shape, the bumpy texture where its spines were attached, makes this sea urchin skeleton a facinating sea creature. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting makes a unique gift for a shore home, especially when grouped with my other shell paintings!

Dreamy Violet Love

Antonia Ford-Roberts from vintagerhino  created some wonderful "juicy color for the dreary winter days!"

PASSION

Sigalit Alcalai from SigalitAlcalai created this wonderful collection. Happy to see my Sea Urchin watercolor there!  Enjoy

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS PAINTING

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

Butterflies and Blue Flowers

"Beautiful shades of turquoise make this treasury so special. Take a moment to visit each creation. They are all fabulous in their own way.... This is an On Fire For Handmade Team Treasury," says Curator Marge Mills from PersonalDesignz .

SUNSET WITH PELICAN FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

by Barbara Rosenzweig

"Sunset with Pelican" is a Fine Art Photograph that shows the brilliance of a dramatic orange sky. The pelican adds a wonderful dimension to this Gulf of Mexico scene. This photo was taken on Anna Maria Island in Florida and will make a great addition to your home.

SunRise
Curator Sukran Kirtis from sukran  has treated us to a wonderful selection of handmade and fine art items. Have fun exploring this super collection!

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS WATERCOLOR

"Snowy Egret on the Rocks"

Original Watercolor Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

For the Birds
"I have chosen a different bird for each painting, giving attention to the artists' feel for color and presentation of the bird, and the simple beauty of the piece. Oh, and the artist had to know the name of the bird being painted. :)," says curator Cynthia Eason of AzureLune of her Etsy Treasury. 'So glad that I knew the name of my "Snowy Egret on the Rocks!"

BEACHED WHELK SEA SHELL

"Beached Whelk Seashell"

Original Watercolor Landscape Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

This intricate seashell caught my eye while I was lying on a sun-drenched beach in sight of the ocean beyond. I couldn't help painting this neat perspective on one of Nature's beauties! This unique original framed watercolor painting is a wonderful addition to your beach decor!

Summer Beach

"Take a walk along the beach, toes scrunching in the warm sand, a bracelet of coral softly clinking on your wrist as you listen to the sound of waves under a blue, blue sky....," says Curator Christine Pardos from  foxgloveparty of her collection. She perfectly captures the beach scene with these wonderful items, including my "Beached Whelk Seashell" painting.