Dolphins playing in the surf

Santamaria

Dolphins playing in the surf

oil on canvas. size 36” x 38”.
I live on the Dolphin Coast. This is a regular sight from the promenade at the beach.

Chosen as avatar for the “Ocean creatures around the African coast line” challenge in African Art at heArt group

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Dolphins playing in the surf by Santamaria
Dolphins playing in the surf by Santamaria
  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    WOW! Gorgeous work.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thanks torfinn!

  • sunsette15

    sunsette15

    wow so lovely…I have checked out a few of your other pieces of artwork and they’re lovely

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria

    Thanks Sunsette! also for your onging support!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww This is a Masterclass painting sweetheART stunning movement ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria

    Thanks!

  • Susan van Zyl

    Susan van Zyl

    Awesome!
    You are lucky to have them regularly there!

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria

    Thanks Susan! I count my blessings every day to live in this paradise

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Beautiful aquamarine colours, and the Dolphins are delightful. This is a beautiful work of art. I love the sunlight sparkling on the Dolphins with just a hint of a sunset on the horizon.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thanks dear Sharon,I’m glad the dolphins can bring you joy too!

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Beautiful Artwork Design, dear Santamaria!!! Cheers to you, my friend!

    Smiles Leilani :0)

  • Santamaria replied

    Thanks leilaini, You are always so kind to my art!

  • Gorandos

    Gorandos

    just a great feeling when I see this one…so it must be a fave!

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you very much, the dolphins allways cheer me up, no matter my state of mind

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    so fantastic!

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you! and I love your work

  • Beachy

    Beachy

    Wonderful Painting, the dolphins look like they are having a great time!

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you, Yes, they look as if they have more fun than humans

  • blamo

    blamo

    Captivating .well painted

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Overwhelming beautiful…

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you gail…I never thought that this painting would be so popular.

  • Norah Jones

    Norah Jones

    Really beautiful.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you Norah!

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    so beaitiful water, waves, critters in it playing, nice work

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you Madvlad – but the dolphins, like the whales are under stress in the modern world. they are innocent, but are hunted and often get caught in the nets but out for sharks here, which is very sad

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    What a great place to be to be able to watch them everyday. Fantastic Art.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thanks Coppertrees! yes, they are wonderful intelligent creatures

  • TAHill

    TAHill

    gorgeous….tah

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you TAHill!

  • Jarko

    Jarko

    I’d love to I live on the Dolphin Coast, like u do. You’re a very talented artist.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thanks Lui, all my RB friends are welcome for a visit anytime!

  • James Lewis Hamilton

    James Lewis Ha...

    Anne-marie, This wonderful seascape just proves to me again what a fine artist with much versatility. The dolphins are such an added bonus to the image of breaking waves.

  • Jozianna

    Jozianna

    All of your paintings are so beautiful. This is just one of my favourites. ;0)

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you Jozianna for your compliment!

  • JennyArmitage

    JennyArmitage

    Gorgeous light. Wonderful movement.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you Jenny!

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Favorite one for sure! Pure delight for the eyes!!

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you—I have not seen the dolphins for awhile, but the Right Southern whales are here now. They migrate up the coast to Mocambique to have their babies this time of year

  • Richard Tuvey

    Richard Tuvey

    Thank you for kind remarks. I like ’’Dolphins playing’’ very much. added you to my watch list.

  • leonie7

    leonie7

    blue is my favorite colours and i just love dolphins this is fabulous

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria

    Thank you leoni—yes , I love especially Phtalo blue, but my all-time favourite is Cerulean blue. You can win me over with that colour every time!

  • Pamela Plante

    Pamela Plante

    I love this one-the water is moving! Wonderful—and the dolphins are so realistic.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank \pamela – you are a wonderful artist

  • tulay cakir

    tulay cakir

    wowww fabuloese!!

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you Tulay..at the moment there are more whales than dolphins here

  • PapasGirl

    PapasGirl

    you passed up awesome..this is great..

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you very much! thanks for visiting

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    I would love to live where you live!! What a blessing and so exciting!!

  • Santamaria replied

    Yes, i live in paradise on earth – and as human nature is, i don’t appreciate it enough!

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    No need to be in rush,
    No need to run.
    Peace is always there
    In a soul of dolphin
    In a great heart…
    Time goes, days pass,
    Life moves on a moment
    Gone with a drop
    In peace…

    October30, 2009
    Erhan OZBIYIK.

    Dedicated for the great work of Santamaria..

  • Santamaria replied

    Dear Eerhan, thank you so much for the beautiful and touching dedication!
    Any Dolphin lover is my friend forever!

  • Ming Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    This invites you to dream…..stunning work ….....and exceptional details! Superb ! :)

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you so much Ming—I think humans have a special affinity with Dolphins.

  • Lesley Ritchie

    Lesley Ritchie

    I love this – I love dolphins – I was watching then recent;y while I was on holiday and I can not help screaming with delight when the y jump out of the water. cheers Lesley

  • Santamaria replied

    Thank you Leslie..yes, dolphins never fail to lift our spirits

  • wendymcwilliams

    wendymcwilliams

    lucky, lucky you. these animals are so beautiful. the few times i hve seen them …i have felt a rush of oneness with all things, and looking at your picture of them i feel it too! thank you.

  • Santamaria replied

    Thanks Wendy!! yes, i count my blessings every day for the priviledge to live in this paradise.
    and the Right Southern whales are now also here, it’s their breeding time

  • PapasGirl

    PapasGirl 12 days ago

    these are awesom creatures…not only are they beautiful, but one of the smartest creatures in the ocean

  • Santamaria replied 8 days ago

    thanks..yes, and some people are of the opinion that they are the only other mammals with individual souls

  • HAMISH CUMING

    HAMISH CUMING 11 days ago

    Nicely done! The sea, waves, etc. is a toughie, and you have caught the spirit of the moment well.

  • Santamaria replied 8 days ago

    Thank you Hamish (what a grand name you have!)..I love painting the ocean

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean 7 days ago

    wonderful work :)

  • Santamaria replied 7 days ago

    Thanks a lot Jenny!!

  • restlessd

    restlessd 7 days ago

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!

  • Santamaria replied 7 days ago

    Thanks so much for the compliment!!

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers 7 days ago

    wow….amazing sight and painting…..you live in a magical part of the world…

  • Santamaria replied 7 days ago

    Thank you Jan!! yes, this is indeed a great place to live. if you ever come to SA, drop into my gallery for a visit

  • Anivad

    Anivad 7 days ago

    Beautiful work with magnificant blue sea !

  • Inger-Lise

    Inger-Lise 7 days ago

    Excellent work! Great art!

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