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This captivating oil painting, created with a palette knife and textured finish, beautifully captures the spirit of adventure and youthful bravery. Three children—one boy and two girls—stand in the shallows, their faces filled with determination as they brace themselves against the powerful waves rolling in. With their bodies poised to leap, they embody a moment of pure joy and freedom. The artist’s textured brushstrokes bring the scene to life, with the waves crashing in dynamic swirls of royal blue and deep purples. Vibrant greens and soft pinks play across the children’s clothing and the foamy water, creating a harmonious contrast against the dramatic energy of the ocean. The bold, tactile quality of the palette knife technique adds depth to the movement of the waves, while the children's sense of adventure shines through in this lively, colorful scene. This painting is professionally framed with a natural oak shadow box frame, ready to hang.

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archival oils

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#oil painting #pink #ocean #children #green #palette knife #large painting #textured art 

Braving The Waves XVI (2025) Oil painting
by Claire McCall

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This captivating oil painting, created with a palette knife and textured finish, beautifully captures the spirit of adventure and youthful bravery. Three children—one boy and two girls—stand in the shallows, their faces filled with determination as they brace themselves against the powerful waves rolling in. With their bodies poised to leap, they embody a moment of pure joy and freedom. The artist’s textured brushstrokes bring the scene to life, with the waves crashing in dynamic swirls of royal blue and deep purples. Vibrant greens and soft pinks play across the children’s clothing and the foamy water, creating a harmonious contrast against the dramatic energy of the ocean. The bold, tactile quality of the palette knife technique adds depth to the movement of the waves, while the children's sense of adventure shines through in this lively, colorful scene. This painting is professionally framed with a natural oak shadow box frame, ready to hang.

Materials used:

archival oils

Tags:
#oil painting #pink #ocean #children #green #palette knife #large painting #textured art 
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It was the exhibition of one artist that flicked the artistic switch for me in my thirties. There have been many painting miles refining my skills with varied/bold brush strokes... Read more

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