oil on canvas, 24” x 36”, unframed

Original Contemporary Figurative Painting – Beach Scene

This original contemporary figurative painting depicts a solitary figure standing on a sunlit beach, rendered in expressive, loose brushstrokes and bold color contrasts. The subject wears dark sunglasses, a black shirt, and white shorts, creating a striking silhouette against a vibrant coastal backdrop of turquoise sky, sandy shore, and a distant red-and-white beach umbrella. The painterly texture and softened facial features evoke a sense of introspection, anonymity, and quiet tension, inviting the viewer to project their own narrative onto the scene. Balancing realism with abstraction, this modern beach painting explores themes of isolation, leisure, and emotional distance within a familiar summer setting. Ideal for collectors of contemporary art, figurative expressionism, and modern coastal paintings.