Joyride With the Waves (8" x 10")

"Joyride with the Waves" is an energetic and vibrant painting inspired by many trips to the beach, capturing the joy and excitement experienced by Colleen's own children and grandchildren as they leap into the crashing waves. The artwork conveys feelings of fun, exhilaration, and relief from the hot sun, inviting viewers to recall their own playful moments by the ocean.

Executed using encaustic techniques, the painting incorporates hot wax as a symbolic element, representing the intense heat of the day while simultaneously conveying the cooling sensation of the water.

Joyride with the Waves offers a universal message of shared joy and the simple pleasures of family time spent by the sea.

Encaustics & Oil on panel. Image size 8" x 10", framed 9" x 11".