Summer Afternoon

Summer Afternoon

This was my first commissioned portrait through my etsy shop MadAboutHue; painting it made me realize how much I love this subject matter. The cool blues and greens of the ocean contrast beautifully with the warm earth tones of the beach; sun-drenched skin and hair present exciting color opportunities as well. After I posted this painting as a sample in my etsy shop, I received two more requests for paintings of children on the beach almost right away, all thanks to my brave first customer.