Samuel PretoriusShark Fin Rock, Santa Cruz, with a Burst of Yellow Flowers, Original Painting2022
2022
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Artist Samuel Pretorius paints a bright sunny day at Shark Fin Cove near Santa Cruz in impressionism. A breathtaking cove stretches the coastal panorama. Bright yellow flowers flourish in the foreground with the iconic "shark fin rock" tower in the background. People sit under a red umbrella, enjoying the stunning scenery.
About the Artist
Artist Samuel Pretorius paints impressionist landscapes that evoke quiet nostalgia. He invariably works with direct source material in representing actual locations he documents through his photographs. "I aim to create fleeting images that you long to see again, a landscape that you will never forget, or a place you yearn to visit, captured in a few brush strokes to hold on to that memory forever," 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 home studio space to fulfill his passion for painting. His 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: shark fin cove, shark fin rock, Santa Cruz, flowers, rock, shore, coast, California, coastal, cove, sand, travel, vacation, impressionism, acrylicpaint, nature, impressionism, nature, travel, acrylic painting, beige
Shark Fin Rock, Santa Cruz, with a Burst of Yellow Flowers
Samuel Pretorius
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2022
11 in. h x 14 in. w x .5 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:Samuel Pretorius
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Condition:Shark Fin Rock, Santa Cruz, with a Burst of Yellow Flowers. Samuel Pretorius. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 746351stDibs: LU922110958572
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