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 Adirondack Chairs...And the Winner is...

"Beach Adirondack Chairs"

 

Thanks to all of you who entered my Mother's Day Contest! You shared wonderful memories of your moms, based on my paintings that reminded you of her. ...And the Winner is Lou Anne P! Congratulations! The prize is a $52 gift certificate from my shop for a large matted 16x20 fine art print of her choice.

 

"We didn't sit on the beach but in the back yard almost every summer evening chatting, laughing, telling stories, playing. My mom and whomever had time to enjoy the moment would choose a spot from her eclectic, colorful supply of outdoor furniture. These precious evenings continued her whole life and I often ponder the memories today as I sit in my own colorful eclectic supply of furnishings on the patio."  Lou Anne

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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 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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NEW PAINTING - LITTLE GIRL WITH CHEEKS OF TAN!

"Beach Girl with Big Hat and Polka Dots"

by Barbara Rosenzweig

As soon as I saw her, I knew that I had to capture this adorable little girl trying to keep her mom's hat on her head with the strong ocean breeze blowing! ...and I just love polka dots!!

Please let me know what you think of my latest watercolor painting. Does she remind you of anyone you know?

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BEACHED SAILBOAT

BEACHED SAILBOAT

What a majestic sight! Walking along the beach on Florida's Gulf Coast, I spotted this beached catamaran sitting alone, silently, gently tilting with the soft waves. This gem would look wonderful in your home, a reminder of a special vacation or just a peaceful vision.

WIND AND SAND

mandala57 says, "Seashore longings inspired this collection of natural colors, forms, and objects..." I hope that you enjoy this wonderful selection!

GIRL INTO THE SURF

GIRL INTO THE SURF

My wonderful scene shows the pure girlish delight at being on the beach. I tried to capture this child's independent strut into the surf to fill her bucket! Can you smell the salt air, hear the surf, and feel the sand between your toes?

Linking to Tell Me Tuesdays, Handmade Tuesdays, Share the Love Wednesday, Wow Us Wednesdays, Fall into Fall, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Fabulous Friday

Christmas at the Beach
"I am in Colorado, looking out the window at a foot of snow and its still snowing! I am longing for warmer weather and the beach. If only I could spend Christmas at the beach this year...," says Dawn Hitchcock from DawnHitchcock . My watercolor "Girl into the Surf" looks right at home here!

SECLUDED BEACH

SECLUDED BEACH

My peaceful beach welcomes you to get away from it all! Picture yourself on a private island with no worries, cool breezes, swaying palms, crystal clear water, and lots of sunshine. This serene fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will give you hours of pleasure right in your own tropical paradise at home!

Tropical Vacation....

Dee from RubyLake selected these terricif items to represent a tropical dream vacation. My Secluded Beach watercolor fits right in!

BEACHED SAILBOAT - NEW PAINTING

BEACHED SAILBOAT

What a majestic sight! Walking along the beach on Florida's Gulf Coast, I spotted this beached catamaran sitting alone, silently, gently tilting with the soft waves. I tried to capture this lovely moment in my original watercolor painting. This gem would look wonderful in your home, a reminder of a special vacation or just a peaceful vision.

The Splendid Colors of Fall - On Fire for handmade Team

Suzanne and Tony Hughes from ExoticTreasuresJewel  created this wonderful collection! Enjoy!

BEACH BABY - NEW PAINTING

BEACH BABY

This adorable baby was mesmerized by the ocean waves and had no fear as the surf rolled across the beach. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will brighten up a child's room or a home at the shore! Remember family vacations at the beach?

Linked to Potpourri Friday 2805, Fabulous Friday, Motivational Monday, Motivate Me Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday, Life as this Mommy knows It, Tell Me Tuesday, Handmade Tuesday, Share the Love Wednesday, Wow Us Wednesdays, Fall into Fall, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Wordish Wednesday, Alphabe-Thursday

BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLA

Beach Chairs and Umbrella

by Barbara Rosenzweig

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This painting will help to make your home even more of a relaxing paradise!

Family Rules
"September beach vacation at the Jersey Shore. For Lori, Joey, and Linda. These are the rules!" says Curator Susan Rydell Fischer from simplysuzula. I'm so glad that my Beach Chairs and Umbrella was selected for this wonderful FUN collection!!

LOVERS ON THE BEACH

"Lovers on the Beach"

Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

This distant view of a loving couple touched my heart. Hugging each other, looking out at the vast ocean, feeling totally alone, they are ultimately together. This romantic fine art reproduction is just waiting for someone to love it and take it home!

Happy Birthday Sapphire Babies

"Enjoy from the members of the On Fire, Handmade Harbor and Lunaessence Arts and Crafts World Expo," says Curator Arlene from ArlenesBoutique. I'm thrilled to have my "Lovers on the Beach" painting included in this visually stunning collection!

LOVERS on the BEACH - NEW PAINTING

"Lovers on the Beach"

Watercolor Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

This distant view of a loving couple touched my heart. Hugging each other, looking out at the vast ocean, feeling totally alone, they are ultimately together. This romantic fine art reproduction is just waiting for someone to love it and take it home!

Linked to Savvy HomeMade Monday, Motivate Me Monday.

inloveness
"During my first year of marriage, my husband and I read a book called A Severe Mercy....in this book, they described in-love-ness a term i haven't forgotten," says Curator Angelina from bellalena, stating the inspiration for her Etsy Treasury. My "Lovers on the Beach" painting compliments the other fine art offerings represented here.

BOY INTO THE SURF!

"Boy into the Surf"

Limited Edition Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

My exuberant scene shows the pure childish delight at being on the beach. I tried to capture his sense of freedom and absolute joy! It will brighten up any child's room or a home at the shore! This is the perfect companion piece to "Girl into the Surf!" or "Beach Children Feeding the Birds"

Summer Vacation Memories
Curators Adrienne and Dave Zavalick of ZavalickDesigns created this stunning collection of handmade and  fine art items from the EtsyLush team. I'm honored that my "Boy into the Surf" painting was included here!

Blue and Green Patterns

I love the great colors in Rustika's visually beautiful Etsy Treasury. My "Boy into the Surf" is in excellent company!

KNOBBED WHELK SEASHELL PAINTING

"Knobbed Whelk Seashell"

Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

I love to paint nature's treasures, like this whelk. A terrific and thoughtful gift for a vacation or beach house or to create an island parasie in your own home. It would look great along with my other sea shell paintings.

Day at the Beach

Curator Kezia Ramey of snowbot created this stunning Etsy Treasury of soft aqua beach -related items and fine art, including my "Knobbed Whelk Seashell" painitng.

BEACH BIRD - ROYAL TERN

"Beach Bird - Royal Tern"

Original Watercolor Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

A trip to the beach is always delightful! This feathered friend was happy to pose for me. As the sun was starting to set, I watched this Royal Tern, with its soft, gray and white feathers, gaze serenely into the distance, unbothered by me. If you enjoy this painting, please visit the rest of my shop for more paintings and prints.

For the love of watercolors...

"As a painter myself, I am in love with watercolors....enjoy these finds!" says Curator Mary Richmond of MunasTreasures. Her wonderful collection of colorful fine art watercolors includes my "Beach Bird - Royal Tern"

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.

BEACH CHAIR with SARONG

"Beach Chair with Sarong"

Limited Edition Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

What a great way to relax! Just imagine yourself sitting in that Adirondak chair with your feet in the surf, watching the ocean and its endless waves - total peace! This painting makes a wonderful gift for that very special person or used to decorate your own paradise at home ! It looks great grouped with my other beach and sea shell paintings!

A Summer in Review
Cruator Anna Silver of annasgems created this wonderfull collection of summer fun memories! With all of the "active" items featured, you can just relax looking at my "Beach Chair with Sarong" painting.


Summer Memories

The Curator of this lively collection from FabricGreetings is true to its theme of summer memories. An important part of summer is taking the time to relax, soak up the sun, and zone out - especially while at the beach on my "Beach Chair with Sarong."

GIRL INTO THE SURF

"Girl into the Surf"

Limited Edition Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

My wonderful scene shows the pure girlish delight at being on the beach. I tried to capture her independent strut into the surf to fill her bucket! Can you smell the salt air, hear the surf, and feel the sand between your toes?

This painting will brighten up your child's room or a home at the shore and is the perfect companion piece to my "Boy into the Surf!"

EtsyLush Art Collection - well mostly art!
"100 % Etsy Lush Team - some beautiful items I discovered on my browse through Etsy Lush members! (http://www.etsylush.com/) I just love art and all the feelings it can invoke when looked upon...enjoy being taken to many different places with this treasury," says Curator Eric Kincaid of EricKincaid of his collection. I'm honored that my "Girl into the Surf" is in this beautifully colorful treasury!

BEACHED WHELK

"Beached Whelk"

Watercolor 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!

Come Home to the Sea
"Enjoying this last lovely month of summer!" says the curator from ClassicBabyWhites of this wonderful seaside collection. I hope that you enjoy this delightful selection of fine art (my "Beached Whelk") and handmade beach items.