People on the Beach (2024) Original Oil Painting by Boris Serdyuk

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People on the Beach is an expressive oil on cardboard seascape capturing a lively shoreline where people gather along the sandy beach beside a wide turquoise sea. Waves roll toward the shore while small groups of figures walk, swim, and relax along the coastline. In the distance, a dark headland and pier extend into the water beneath a dramatic sky filled with heavy clouds, creating a powerful contrast between the calm movement of the sea and the intensity of the atmosphere above.

The idea behind People on the Beach comes from the vibrant energy of a seaside day, when the rhythm of the waves and the presence of people create a dynamic and living landscape. The scene celebrates the interaction between nature and human activity: swimmers moving through the water, visitors walking along the beach, and the horizon stretching toward the distant sea. The composition reflects both the freedom of the open coast and the collective experience of time spent by the water.

The artwork was created using oil on cardboard with a palette knife technique that builds thick layers of textured color across the surface. Bold strokes shape the waves, sand, sky, and distant coastline, while small accents of color suggest the presence and movement of people along the beach. This textured approach gives the sea and sky a dramatic depth, making the scene feel immediate, atmospheric, and full of motion.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 28.98 x 17.3 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 28.98 x 17.3cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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