I thought that I had this one listed but I can't find it - so here it is again. I saw the boy on the rock, which reminded me of things we did as children. I made up the scene and the second boy. Oil on canvas
Betty, you have a wonderful eye for light and a talent for capturing it in your paintings. I love the rim lighting on the rock and in the boy's hair. The blue light in the water shows you have acute observation skills. I also like the casual pose of the child below the rock, like he/she is pretending not to care much about not being King of the Mountain. I think I like this painting best so far.
Wonderful work Betty! I love the sun shining off the boy on the rock, and then the depth of the shadows on the 2nd boy. Your ability to do water with accurate reflections is amazing. You can almost feel the textures of the sand and wetness of the water. Wonderful. Keep it up! :)
Artist Reply: Thank you, Christina. Since I have this love affair with water, I have made it a point to read, observe, and learn about reflections and shadows - and the differences between them!
The True Teller of Time, The Artist brings the life of memory back to the shore, a miracle of ebbing color n solid massive forms! We R children for as long as we can see the inner chambers of our believing hearts n the waves can caress our sight! Wonderful way U have with liguid lights. the sand soft n mallable, like Peter Pan land! U r a Lovely Women n Artist, a soul to be cherished! Peace 2 U always CB
Artist Reply: What a lyrical and poetic comment on my humble painting! Thank you Christine.
You work magic with waves, sand and sunlight! Love the shadows, the young childern having fun on the rocks and wonderful reflection too... Fabulous oil painting Betty!! :o)
Artist Reply: Thank you, Les. I loved doing this painting - perhaps it shows!
34 Comments
Anonymous Guest 25 Apr 2012
I like the pensive feel of the made-up boy and that the figure is well drawn in the context of the perspective.Sean Donahue 03 Jan 2012
This reminds me of when I was a kid! I looked just like the boy on the rock! So amazing!!!M. Usman Ul Haq 25 Apr 2007
Awesome!!!!Mike Worthen 18 Mar 2007
This is by far one of my favorites. Very inspiring.K.Scott McGregor 12 Oct 2006
Love the lighting on this one, a great painting.Renee Nemerov 23 Dec 2005
Skillful! Well DoneJerie kunitsky 11 Sep 2005
Can't get much better than this....Super...Philip Dessev 07 Aug 2005
Very nice!Peter Skov 28 Jul 2005
Betty, you have a wonderful eye for light and a talent for capturing it in your paintings. I love the rim lighting on the rock and in the boy's hair. The blue light in the water shows you have acute observation skills. I also like the casual pose of the child below the rock, like he/she is pretending not to care much about not being King of the Mountain. I think I like this painting best so far.Juan Gomez 25 Jul 2005
What an awesome painting Betty..excellent work!!Casey Catton 27 Jun 2005
What a reminder of childhood fun! Excellent work!Cheryl Hendricks 24 Jun 2005
Good light and shadow!Loredana 24 Jun 2005
Very Neat lovely work Betty Love the scene beautiful reflections in the water ..PMyers 21 Jun 2005
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. THE WATER IS AMAZING.Emily Reed 14 Jun 2005
Such a wonderful beach scene.Julieanne Nielsen 14 Jun 2005
Very nice. Captured the light so well.Tabitha Borges 13 Jun 2005
Love how you capture the game... such wonderful details..Manuela Facchin Varalda 10 Jun 2005
Let's stay in love with water, then! really excellent, BettyReba McDonald 09 Jun 2005
Beautfully done image.Christina Toews 09 Jun 2005
Wonderful work Betty! I love the sun shining off the boy on the rock, and then the depth of the shadows on the 2nd boy. Your ability to do water with accurate reflections is amazing. You can almost feel the textures of the sand and wetness of the water. Wonderful. Keep it up! :)Pat Abbott 09 Jun 2005
A real great composition, beautiful work.John Graham Inkson 09 Jun 2005
Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful control over the color and contrasts. JohnChristine brand 09 Jun 2005
The True Teller of Time, The Artist brings the life of memory back to the shore, a miracle of ebbing color n solid massive forms! We R children for as long as we can see the inner chambers of our believing hearts n the waves can caress our sight! Wonderful way U have with liguid lights. the sand soft n mallable, like Peter Pan land! U r a Lovely Women n Artist, a soul to be cherished! Peace 2 U always CBPeter Kripgans 08 Jun 2005
Great work, Betty!Kathy Izquierdo 08 Jun 2005
thats really beutiful, great job!! + it all looks soo cute the 2 little kids!Julie Mayser 08 Jun 2005
This really strikes a chord.... super composition, and you have used my favorite colors of blue and yellow! Wonderful painting!Laurie Brookes 08 Jun 2005
Oh, betty, this is heart achingly beautiful, and truly captures the magic of sun, sea and childhood!georgia brown 08 Jun 2005
Beautiful painting!stan jones 08 Jun 2005
is there a word better than perfect this is magic work BettyYvonne Carter 08 Jun 2005
Your water lines and reflection are fantasticLes Jobes 08 Jun 2005
You work magic with waves, sand and sunlight! Love the shadows, the young childern having fun on the rocks and wonderful reflection too... Fabulous oil painting Betty!! :o)jennifer blenkinsopp 08 Jun 2005
BEAUTIFUL OIL BETTY, LOVELY REFLECTIONS.thea walstra 08 Jun 2005
Gorgeous work Betty!Terry Bullard 08 Jun 2005
nice work - and don't we all just love to play on big rocks (I do anyway)!