Splashing In The Surf

Size:23 x 27 in.

Sherree Valentine-Daines’ original painting Splashing in the Surf, measuring 10" x 14", is a joyous and evocative celebration of childhood freedom and seaside adventure. In her signature modern impressionist style, Sherree captures a fleeting moment of a young girl running into the foamy surf, the movement of the water echoed in her sweeping brushwork and sunlit palette. Dressed in a soft blue frock and carrying a vibrant red bucket, the child’s figure is full of vitality and spontaneity, creating a powerful contrast between delicate innocence and the raw energy of the sea.

The painter’s treatment of light and colour is masterful, with strokes of coral, turquoise and seafoam white suggesting shimmering sunlight playing on the water’s surface. The girl's bare feet flick up gentle splashes, bringing a lively immediacy to the scene. This painting, like much of Sherree’s work, is imbued with warmth, nostalgia and a deep affection for traditional British leisure.

Celebrated for her ability to distil emotion and memory onto canvas, Sherree Valentine-Daines has been a defining figure in British art for over 35 years. Her work is collected and admired worldwide and continues to enchant viewers with its graceful balance of elegance, charm and technical brilliance.