Fun at the Beach 36" x 48" The brushwork in Softly Rising

The brushwork in Softly Rising is looser and more diffuse than in many of Nowak’s companion works

not a fixed image but a living

this piece injects joy

The strokes are sweeping

Fun at the Beach 36" x 48" The brushwork in Softly RisingSee more paintings from The Colors of Joy collection. Fun at the Beach by James Nowak situates itself within the Colors of Joy Collection as one of the most playful and exuberant works. While other pieces such as Gentle Circle or Softly Rising emphasize harmony and quiet reflection, this painting leans into spontaneity, movement, and lighthearted celebration. Its title immediately conjures imagery of leisure, community, and sunlit energy, and the