This 16×20 oil painting captures the dynamic beauty of an ocean wave approaching the shoreline – alive with movement, light, and layered color. With hints of blue, green, and even purple in the water, this piece showcases the joy of artistic discovery. The weathered wooden fence stumps, touched with palette knife texture, and the palm trees overhead anchor the viewer in a place of calm renewal.

As one of my first exploratory seascapes, this painting represents a creative leap – experimenting with lighting, color blending, and new tools to stretch my skillset. It reflects the essence of beginnings: unsure at first, but growing in confidence and excitement with each new stroke.

This painting belongs in the New Beginnings collection – a reminder that every journey starts with one brave step, even if it’s just dipping your toes into unfamiliar water.

The sides of Sea Stepping are painted for a clean, finished look – ready to hang and enjoy. A celebration of the learning process, this piece invites viewers to embrace their own journeys with hope, curiosity, and color.