Original // Mixed Media // Assurance

"Assurance" 30x40x1.5 mixed media shows a painting depicting a beach scene with various elements that convey a sense of leisure and marine life. A red life boat with a white trim and a lifebuoy attached to it is resting on the sand, nestled on the beach shore near the foamy edge of the seawater. The side of the lifeboat faces the viewer, while the oars lie inside the lifeboat. The oar has a light-colored handle and dark blade, implying it is made of wood. A rope, securing the lifeboat, trails loosely on the sandy beach.

In the background, gentle aquamarine waves with white frothy tips break near the shore, where three surfers are engaged in water activities. They are enjoying the water on a bright, sunny day, as indicated by the clarity of the scene and the gentle shadows cast. Two of the individuals are farther out, sitting atop surfboards that suggest they might be surfers waiting for a wave. The third person is closer to shore, immersed in the water up to their waist, heading out to catch a wave.

The sky is a vibrant blue with soft, sparse clouds, adding a sense of calm to the scene. At the left-hand edge of the painting, a portion of a blue and green beach hut is visible, contributing to the beach setting and providing a sense of human presence and leisurely activity. The sandy beach has a realistic texture with subtle footprints, indicating the comings and goings of beachgoers. The overall artwork creates a serene and inviting beach atmosphere. Mixed media consisting of Venetian Plaster, acrylics, modeling paste, Apoxie Sculpt, sand, and top with oil glazes.