An aerial view of a quiet beach: rows of rounded umbrellas in blush pink, butter yellow, mint and powder blue sit on pale sand, with small figures walking and lounging between them. Long shadows stretch from each parasol.

Above the sand, bands of soft teal water break into ridges of white foam. The paint is laid on thickly with a palette knife, so the waves and sand have a sculpted, plaster-like texture. The palette is hazy and gentle, like a bright afternoon at the shore.