Fauve Sea Turtle Swimming

Original Geoffrey C. Smith Oil Painting
36"W x 24"H
 
This palette knife oil painting bursts with energy, capturing a sea turtle gliding effortlessly through a sea of color. Its golden-orange shell, streaked with pinks, ochres, and deep violets, stands out against the swirling blues of the water. The background shimmers with warm and cool tones, blending sky and sea into a dreamlike haze. Thick, expressive strokes give the piece a raw, tactile feel, pulling the viewer into the movement of the water. There’s a sense of weightlessness here—of a turtle drifting freely, carried by the current, wrapped in light and color.