{"product_id":"paws-in-the-surf-36-x-24","title":"Paws in the Surf (36\" x 24\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Paws in the Surf\"\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired by a day spent at Clam Harbour Beach, a favourite local spot along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. This beach holds many seaside memories for Colleen, and on that sunny day, she observed a joyful scene of dogs frolicking in the waves and playing fetch. Although these were not her dogs, she happened to photograph two beautiful Labradors — a golden lab and a black lab — capturing the pure happiness and freedom they experienced as they interacted with the surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn creating this painting, Colleen aimed to capture the uplifting emotions that come from witnessing such simple, yet profound joy. The colors and textures reflect the natural seaside palette — the shifting hues of sand and water, evoking the ever-changing surface of the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe used encaustics (beeswax \u0026amp; oil paint) to build rich, layered textures that convey the fluidity and energy of the surf, as well as the tactile quality of the sand beneath the dogs' paws. The memories associated with Clam Harbour Beach and the feelings of freedom and happiness it inspires are central to the painting's emotional core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe hopes viewers connect with their own experiences of visiting the beach and pause to appreciate these moments of simple beauty and connection in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncaustics \u0026amp; Oil on panel. Image size 36\" x 24\", framed 37\" x 25\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colleen Underwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454094049444,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/0813\/6356\/files\/Paws_in_the_Surf.jpg?v=1787337766","url":"https:\/\/www.art1274hollis.ca\/products\/paws-in-the-surf-36-x-24","provider":"Art 1274 Hollis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}