Joy
Soft Pastel | Plein Air
Painted on location, Joy captures a quiet moment on the water as a sailboat rests against the backdrop of Pensacola's familiar skyline. Created en plein air, this pastel embraces the ever-changing coastal light, shifting blues, and gentle movement that can only be experienced by painting outdoors.
The sailboat, aptly named Joy, became the focal point of a scene that spoke of tranquility and simple pleasures. Layers of soft pastel convey the luminous sky and reflective water, preserving not only the landscape but also the feeling of being present in that fleeting moment.
This award-winning plein air painting received Third Place, celebrating the beauty of observing nature firsthand and translating it into lasting memories through pastel.