Carey Parks

Exploring at the Beach, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Inspired by a childhood photo taken at a Santa Cruz beach, this painting captures the simple joys of summer. Two children dig in the sand, perhaps building a castle or searching for hidden treasures. Bright sunlight casts strong contrasts across the figures, adding warmth and immediacy. The scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and the carefree spirit of childhood.

About the Artist
Artist Carey Parks paints impressionist scenes of everyday life that imbue a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of a family album. By observing how her subjects navigate their way and relate to each other, Carey seizes the moment they are randomly connected, even so briefly. "My goal is to capture the character and personalities of the individuals in a scene, as well as the surroundings as a whole," shares Carey. Positive in her artistry, she completed her undergraduate degrees in Fine Art and Zoology from UC Santa Barbara, then finished with a Master's in Art. When producing her paintings, she frequently mixes paint directly on the canvas to create intriguing color palettes. She carries out her creativity in her home studio, an organized space that helps her minimize any distractions. Carey also teaches as an adjunct professor of art during the school year. She enjoys running, hiking, and relaxing at the beach during her free time. Her esteemed work has been profiled in American Artist Magazine and numerous local publications.

Words that describe this painting: children, beach, sand, digging, summer, kid, play, bright, sunny, shore, season, people, modern , acrylic painting, white

Exploring at the Beach
Carey Parks
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
12 in. h x 18 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.