Surfer Girl

Sarah grew up at the neighborhood swimming pool across the street. She swam on her high school swim team. Her name was on the record board in the pool area. She spent her summers as a lifeguard, also was a swimming instructor. She was on her university’s swim team. The water always has been a part of her life.

Last year, the family had a reunion at a beach condo at Oceanside, California. I stood on the balcony the first night — there she was, the first one out in the water.

The painting gives feelings of evening sun with the yellow shades. The shadows are portrayed by blues and lavendar.