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Beach Bum by Nicholas Broughton – A cheeky yet thoughtful take on solitude and sensuality. This stylized figure lounges near water, framed by a surreal landscape of bold colours, swirling clouds, and scattered trees. With exaggerated curves and a polka-dot bikini, the piece invites viewers to reflect on leisure, longing, and the quiet power of being observed from behind.

Beach Bum was sparked by a quiet moment of sun-soaked solitude—where the body relaxes and the mind wanders. It’s a playful nod to sensuality, privacy, and the way we inhabit space when no one’s watching.

I hope viewers feel amused, curious, maybe even reflective. It’s cheeky, but there’s a quiet confidence in the figure’s pose that invites deeper thought.

I chose bold colours and stylized forms to focus on emotion over realism. The surreal setting turns a simple scene into something symbolic—free, vulnerable, and a little rebellious.

This an original oil on canvas. Unframed and unstretched.  Can be rolled for postage.