There's something magical about watching a sailboat disappear into the horizon, it carries with it all the dreams of adventure and quiet possibility. A lifelong relationship with the ocean informs the spirit of Sail Away, shaped by my upbringing along the coast of California, family boat trips to Catalina, and long days spent surfing in the summer waves. This painting does not attempt to capture a single memory, but instead evokes the feeling the ocean has always given me; vast, bold, and full of wonder.
The scene is simple: a boat, two loosely rendered figures, and the surrounding sea and sky. The figures are only briefly suggested, allowing the views attention to settle upon the boat and the sense of expansive space around it. What interested me most was the interaction between form and atmosphere; how the boat sits upon the water, moves forward without urgency, and is surrounded by the stillness and depth of the ocean.
Painted with a limited palette and pure, high-chroma blues, the piece relies on clarity of line and the elegance of simplicity. Just as a well-designed boat reveals its beauty through purpose and proportion, I wanted the painting to speak through minimal, intentional marks. Intentional clean brush strokes hold space for a feeling of calm and quiet reserve, a whisper floating across water.