Waiting for the right wind

**"Navegantes: Inspirado en *****The Tall Ships Races ***en aguas escandinavas"

Título: “Esperando el viento adecuado”

Técnica: Acrylic and oil on canvas

Dimensiones: 100 x 100 cms

I incorporated into this exhibition a Caribbean landscape and a colorful sailboat on the seashore, waiting to set sail in search of adventure.

I did this with Costa Rica in mind, this wonderful country that has welcomed me. Its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and the inviting sea, the exotic fish I never imagined existed, the long walks on the rocks, and those trips on Andrés' panga, our fisherman friend...

How could I not? I can succumb to the beauty of the North Sea, be surprised by the Baltic, board the Christian Radich and dream of journeys I have never taken, see the sailors climb the masts and organize themselves like little soldiers from a heroic story.

But Costa Rica, my dear Costa Rica. How can I not honor it with my art?

In this work, I wanted to present the sailboat from the perspective of a fisheye camera, making the ship look imposing, powerful, and well-defined. The colors are vibrant, the thick and precise lines, the moving clouds, and the lush vegetation make this painting special and incredibly representative of what this dream country means to me.

You can explore more of my artistic journey at the following link:

https://www.jimenavarro.com/trayectoria