In Stay Classy Palm Beach, I wanted to capture the polished glamour, coastal sophistication, and tongue-in-cheek luxury of South Florida’s most iconic enclave.
The composition is built across distinct horizontal bands, featuring a rich ocean-blue upper sky underscored by a band of deep magenta-plum, drifting down into creamy whites, sunny lemon yellow, vibrant palm green, and peach undertones that sweep across the lower turquoise waters. Smooth, horizontal squeegee drags and blocky impasto scraped cuts segment the surface, creating a crisp, architectural rhythm of resort-side horizons and sun-dappled waters that pull the viewer straight into the high-end coastal atmosphere.
Working in oil on paper, the absorbent texture grounds the heavy paint layers while allowing the rough, energetic tool marks to stand out with raw intensity. Stay Classy Palm Beach is about that vibrant balance of sun-bleached elegance, resort prestige, and unapologetic coastal style.
