Ocean Breeze is a painting by Steve Henderson which was uploaded on March 13th, 2017.
Ocean Breeze
Joy and freedom abound in the sunset surf, as a young woman raises her arms toward the sunset on the Pacific Coast.
Ocean Breeze invites the... more
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Dimensions
36.000 x 30.000 x 1.500 inches
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Title
Ocean Breeze
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Joy and freedom abound in the sunset surf, as a young woman raises her arms toward the sunset on the Pacific Coast.
Ocean Breeze invites the viewer to join this young woman on the beach and glorify in the warmth of the setting sun, the coolness of the afternoon breeze, the sound of the surf at our feet, and the incredible color that is in the clouds, the sand, and the water.
Is the young woman worshiping? Or is she simply breaking out into a physical song of joy, exuberant over her youth, her strength, the future ahead, and the sheer awesomeness of being alive?
Ocean Breeze, like all fine art representational paintings, tells a story, and the story that it tells is largely up to the viewer who sees the painting. As the artist, Steve Henderson created the work with a story and meaning in mind, but because truth embraces that which is good and right and honorable, the story is not limited to what is in the artist’s mind, or what flows from the paint in his brush.
Step into the world of Ocean Breeze and experience the feeling of freedom and joy that it embraces. Listen to the subtle sounds of the sea and the surf, and allow yourself to leave the cares and worries of everyday, “modern” life behind – the problems and the projects won’t go away while you’re gone, but maybe they will seem more manageable by the time you return, refreshed by the sea and the sense of hope and majesty that it imparts.
Ocean Breeze reminds us that life is a beautiful thing, and that each breath we take is a gift from the Creator who made and loves us. Perhaps it is a form of worship that the woman is doing – not the staid, stale “worship” of a church service, but the spontaneous outflowing of love from a grateful heart.
Ocean Breeze has been featured on more than 33 Fine Art America groups.
It is the winner of the 2019 Pixels Billboard Contest.
First Place in Fine Art America group Everyday Wonder, Summer Sun and Sea contest.
Third Place Winner, Fine Art America Contest, Uplifting Art, March 2020
Uploaded
March 13th, 2017
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Comments (588)
Neli Stoyanova
Congratulations on being featured on the home page of the FAA Group “Everything Sunset.” I am proud to display and promote your talents. Please post your featured image in the group's discussion thread so it remains available for viewing in the group.
Alex Mir
Congratulations, Steve! Your outstanding painting is now featured in the 100 Favorite group! Fav
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 2nd Place in the contest… ART TO ENJOY - GROUP MEMBERS ONLY! F/L
Anthony Jones
Beautiful work! Thank you for submitting your artwork to the Power and Beauty of the Ocean Group where the image is now featured on the home page. Feel free to post this in the Featured archive in the group discussion page section. L/F
Anas Afash
Congratulations Steve on winning the 2'nd place in " ART to Enjoy " Contest .... Lovely artwork
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning inspirational painting of a young woman watching the ocean surf with great sunset colors, light, breeze, and composition, Steve! Congratulations on your Second Place in the Art To Enjoy contest! F/L