Sometimes, Less is more

This painting I dubbed "Surf Skimmer" was one of a series, after a crazy trip to Hawaii with my sister.  

 I donated this painting for an auction to raise funds for the local Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of America.
This painting is minimalist for me.  The fun was attacking the ocean with a paint knife.  The clarity of blues and greens in the water says it all, and the posture of the child perpetuates the energy I wanted to portray.  A paradox of calm and focused movement.