Among my favorite places to work, Eternity Beach (Halona Cove) lies at the base of an inactive volcano. It offers a combination of rugged, arid beauty, powerful contrasts of light, color, and texture, and a human element as well, such as swimmers or children. It can also be dangerous. The surf can rage into this little cove unexpectedly, catching swimmers (and artists) off guard.
This painting was tucked away in my studio and somehow forgotten for several years. I’ve decided to give it another chance at life with a new frame and some public exposure. For myself, the delightful parts are the figures. Organizing and painting them “in situ”, as the come and go on the beach, wet paint into wet paint, is a challenge that I enjoy tremendously. And it takes me back to my love of Joaquin Sorolla a bit as well.
Eternity Beach , 12 x 16″ Oil on panel
For movie fans, this was the location for Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr’s famous kiss-in-the-surf in “From Here to Eternity.” But I usually don’t think of it.
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