Description
This oil-on-canvas artwork, titled Kids Desire, is a nostalgic and evocative piece. It captures a timeless moment of childhood exploration at the water's edge.
Artwork Description
The painting features a young girl viewed from behind as she approaches the shoreline. The artist employs a hyper-realistic approach to render both the subject and the natural environment with exceptional clarity.
The Subject: The child is depicted in a vibrant red swimsuit and a matching headband. She carries a bright red bucket with a yellow handle, a classic symbol of a day at the beach. The artist’s attention to detail is evident in the subtle highlights on her skin and the careful rendering of her simple, gathered hairstyle.
The Shoreline: She stands on a sun-drenched, sandy beach. A gentle, white-capped wave is shown rolling onto the shore, just as it begins to break. The artist uses thick, textured brushwork to give the sea foam a sense of physical volume and movement.
The Sea: Beyond the breaking wave, the expansive blue ocean is characterized by intricate, rhythmic ripples. The shifting shades of blue and white highlights create a lifelike sense of depth and the constant motion of the water, a recurring theme in Beratis's portfolio.
