Samuel PretoriusLifeguard Tower and Beachgoers, Original Painting2023
2023
About the Item
Artist Comments
The lifeguard tower, palm trees, and beachgoers bask in the sun on a radiant summer day. The wind blows the clouds across the sky and sweeps the waves along the shore. Bright, vibrant colors and soft brushstrokes bring the setting to life.
About the Artist
Artist Samuel Pretorius' paintings evoke a quiet nostalgia. Each brushstroke suggests a shape, a landscape, or a subject—letting the memory of the viewer fill in the details. He invariably works with photographs, creating representations of actual locations he documents, and enjoys making bold brush movements that capture the essence of his subject in the fewest marks possible. "My paintings are best described as 'suggestionistic.' I aim to create fleeting images that you long to see again, a place that you will never forget, or one you yearn to visit," says Samuel. Originally from South Africa, he comes from a family of artists who encouraged him early to paint and draw. In primary school, his work was included in a national exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum. While growing up, his art education came from exhibiting at local art galleries, participating in open markets and plein air painting events, and joining monthly exhibitions. Recently becoming a US citizen, Samuel decided to dedicate a portion of his study to his home studio to fulfill his passion for painting. This well-lit area, often supervised by his Siamese cat, allows him to paint any time of the day. Outside the creative industry, Samuel enjoys exploring the world's beauty and creating code as a software developer.
Words that describe this painting: beach, lifeguard tower, palm trees, tree, beachgoers, ocean, waves, sunny, summer, sea, clouds, shore, sky, water, sand, impressionism, seascape, acrylic painting, blue
Lifeguard Tower and Beachgoers
Samuel Pretorius
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
24 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
5 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:Samuel Pretorius
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Lifeguard Tower and Beachgoers. Samuel Pretorius. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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