Sailboats 2
Title : Sailboats 2
Artist : Marie-Pascale LE GOFF
Creation date : 2022
Dimensions : 29 x 29 x 3.5 cm
Medium and materials : Acrylic painted with a knife and brush on canvas
Context and Inspiration
“Sailboats 2” is a work created in 2022. This painting is part of a series that explores the beauty and tranquility of sailboats on the water. Inspired by marine sunsets, I use a palette of warm and intense colors to evoke a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
Visual Description
The painting features three white sailboats floating on a dark sea, with their reflections visible in the calm water. The sky in the background is a dramatic gradient of red, orange, and blue, creating a striking contrast with the white sailboats and dark sea. The simple but powerful composition invites the viewer to contemplate the scene and lose themselves in the shades of color.
Painting Techniques and Materials
I use acrylic applied with a knife and brush to create rich and varied textures. Intense colors and smooth gradients give the work a special depth and luminosity.
Thematic Analysis
“Sailboats 2” explores themes of tranquility, contemplation and natural beauty. The still sailboats and vibrant sky symbolize a moment of calm and peace, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the scene and appreciate the simple yet powerful colors and shapes.