John Jaster

Beach Patrol, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
"The iconic powder-blue lifeguard tower with a patriotic flag waving, stands tall on the wide Southern California beach," describes artist John Jaster. A lifeguard on duty sits attentively in his tower with his bright orange vehicle parked on the side. A flock of seagulls is standing by for any hint of activity. "The sky is pristine and the sand is hot. In the background, Santa Monica shimmers like a mirage."

About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in software strongly influences his artwork in terms of distilling complex systems without losing the magic and wonder. Today, John works from a large home studio with a fireplace, lots of natural light, and jazz playing in the background. Since 2010, John’s paintings have been displayed in over 90 juried exhibitions and published in leading art magazines and books.

Words that describe this painting: beach, lifeguard, tower, American flag, Southern California, vehicle, car, sand, seagulls, shore, sky, birds, outdoor, animals, seascape, realism, acrylic painting, blue

Beach Patrol
John Jaster
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
24 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 2 oz.