Whether it’s having the sun on your face or feeling the sand under your feet, there’s nothing quite like a day at the beach. Australian artist Sally West captures these summer moments in her series of textured beach paintings that depict the seascapes of her home country. From Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach to the lesser-known Elizabeth (aka Lizzie) Beach in New South Wales, West has traveled far and wide to paint his scenes. outside.
Lizzie Beach, in particular, holds a special place in West’s heart, as it’s a place where she and her family spend a lot of time. “There’s a clubhouse where I used to do yoga, the kids tweaked there for a few years,” she reveals. “There are never really big waves and is famous in the area for its crystal clear waters, safe swimming for young children and white sand. Truly beautiful.” West Lizzie’s Beach The series captures the peaceful atmosphere of the coast in the artist’s distinct impasto style. The canvases are loaded with thick swatches of oil paint in pastel hues, resulting in bold textured surfaces that draw the viewer in.
Many of West’s works are painted from an aerial perspective, as if the artist is perched on a beach cliff, gazing out at the shore. Waves are rendered in vast blends of blue and thick patches of white, while surfers and swimmers are depicted as tiny splashes of color.
Check out some of West’s fantastic beach paintings below and find out more about his growing portfolio on his website. Inspired to paint your own surrounding landscapes? Here is our painting guide outside.
Artist Sally West creates textured oil paintings inspired by Australian beaches.
She brings her oil paints and canvases to every place to paint outside.
The waves are rendered in vast blends of blue and thick touches of white…
…while surfers and bathers are depicted as tiny specks of color.
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