Samuel Pretorius

Sun Drenched Beach Near Santa Cruz, Original Painting

2022

Artist Comments
Artist Samuel Pretorius portrays a hot summer day by the beach in the style of impressionism. Two sailboats drift in the distance as waves gently break on the shore. "There is a theme of a couple sharing this memory, with a repetition of pairs in the boats, the rocks, and the seaweed," says Samuel. The different elements line up in the center, guiding the viewer's eyes to the horizon.

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: beach, summer, sailboats, couples, ocean, Santa Cruz, impressionism, seascape, acrylic painting, blue

Sun Drenched Beach Near Santa Cruz
Samuel Pretorius
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2022
16 in. h x 20 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.