ladies of the sea: clare elsaesser

Since all my family and friends up north are buried in snow, why not post some sea-inspired art to get them thinking of warmer weather?  I’m such a fan of San Francisco-based artist Clare Elsaesser’s moody, hauntingly beautiful paintings, as much for the quality as for the incredibly affordable pricepoint.  She paints the female form so beautifully and always adds a touch of whimsy (I love the striped bikinis!) and they almost always are centered around or in water.  I’m always sure to check in to her etsy shop for new pieces and lately, I’m absolutely loving her series of women in the sea.  The moody color palettes and unassuming poses are so beautiful, but what I love the most is the fact that you don’t see their faces.  Giclees are available up to 16×20 (for only $65, might I add!!), or you can order one custom made on canvas.  I really want an oversize one for my bedroom, but narrowing the choices down to one is proving more difficult than I thought!  Here are a few I’m loving lately: