Seascape III

Piece description from the artist

The artwork depicts a serene coastal landscape with a vibrant blue sky dominating the upper portion. Large, fluffy white clouds soar prominently in the sky, with one towering cloud centrally positioned, stretching upwards with a wispy, soft texture. Below the sky, the deep blue ocean meets the sandy beach, creating a sharp horizontal line that contrasts with the natural curves of the landscape. In the foreground, lush green hills frame the scene, dotted with small flowers of various colors. A single red beach umbrella stands out on the sandy beach, adding a focal point to the peaceful, pastoral setting. The overall composition conveys a tranquil and inviting atmosphere through the use of vivid colors and gentle brushstrokes.

The depiction of a serene coastal landscape successfully captures a sense of tranquility and spaciousness, transporting the viewer into a peaceful, sunlit day by the shore. The interplay between the vibrant blue sky and the fluffy, soaring clouds suggests a keen sensitivity to atmosphere and the subtleties of light. The dominance of the sky in the composition, with its large, centrally positioned cloud, effectively communicates openness and freedom, while the wispy textures invite the viewer’s gaze upwards, enhancing the overall feeling of calm.

The sharp horizontal line separating the deep blue ocean from the sandy beach acts as a strong structural element within the composition. This hard edge provides a visual anchor and contrasts nicely with the softer, more organic contours of the hills and clouds. The presence of the lush green hills in the foreground, speckled with multicolored flowers, brings warmth and vibrancy to the piece. This choice also demonstrates an attentive consideration of color harmony—where the blues of the sky and water, the greens of the hills, and the vivid spot of red from the beach umbrella all work together to create a pleasing and lively palette.

The inclusion of the single red beach umbrella is an inspired touch. Its placement as a focal point breaks up the expanse of sand and water, offering not just a spot of bold color but also a human element, inviting viewers to imagine themselves entering that tranquil scene. The guiding use of gentle brushstrokes throughout further reinforces the work’s inviting and peaceful atmosphere, suggesting a mastery of technique that supports the overall mood without drawing attention away from the primary subject matter.

Other works by Eugene Norris

About Eugene Norris

St. Petersburg, FL

Eugene Norris’s passion is digital fine art. His works tend to be non-representational, abstract, and/or minimalist although there is arealist strain in images of nature, wildlife and places. He is an active member of SunTan Art, located in St. Pete Beach, Florida; Pinellas Park ArtSociety; and TESA, The Exhibiting Society of Artists. He is an emeritus member of Sigma Xi, the international honorary scientific research community.

In addition to prints in a variety of sizes, media, and finishes available on this site, original prints made by the author are available in sizes up to 20 inches by 30 with larger sizes by special order. They are printed on inkjet canvas or museum-quality fine art paper and shipped in a tube to save the buyer large shipping costs, to be stretched or framed as the buyer wishes. Limited edition prints ordered from the artist are individually signed and numbered by the artist and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Norris had a two-month show at Opera Central in St Petersburg and he has also had a two shows as Artist of the Month at SunTan Art. He shows regularly with his other art groups SunTan Art, PPAS, TESA in a large number of locations in The Tampa Bay Area,

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