Beach Bums
Beach Bums (2023)
18×24 Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Sold
While long walks on the beach has become a cliché of old personal ads, it is meant to indicate an affinity for serene, romantic moments. Touching and interacting with the sea, soil, and air does wonders to relieve stress. So strip down to your bum and let nature make you super chill.
The real focus here was rendering the complex anatomy of two men completely naked from behind as they move through a shifting landscape. I paid careful attention to the dynamic muscular tension in their backs, shoulders, and glutes, mapping how the physical form shifts mid-stride. To capture that ethereal sunset atmosphere, I layered soft, glowing oranges and pinks against deep, heavy storm clouds, using the warm, dramatic light to cast long, soft shadows across the wet sand.
