Gone Surfing

Sunlight, sea, and a barefoot walk to the waves — this painting captures the spirit of a carefree surfing escape.

A teenage surfer walks barefoot toward the sea, capturing youthful freedom, anticipation, and the pull of an approaching wave.

$364

FREE shipping and handling within the U.S.A.
Contact us for international postage and handling.

All transactions are via PayPal, a safe and secure way to make your purchase.

Details & Highlights

Soft light drifts across the shoreline, giving the scene a quiet sense of openness and calm. A young surfer girl moves toward the water with an easy, unhurried anticipation. “Gone Surfing” invites viewers into that gentle pause between stillness and motion. Teresa Bernard’s long practice in realism brings emotional depth to simple, coastal scenes.

About This Painting

She’s headed for the ocean, her board tucked under arm, the surf is calling…

“Gone Surfing” is an oil painting that depicts a teenage surfer girl with light-brown hair walking barefoot through sunlit sand toward the sea. She wears a blue and white letter jacket, softened by salt-kissed breezes and afternoon light. Under her left arm, she carries a white surfboard striped with bold orange bands, its curve echoing the distant waves ahead. Beach foliage borders the worn trail she follows, framing her quiet journey. Her back is turned to the viewer, inviting us to share her anticipation as ocean swells rise gently in the background. Overhead, the sky is a vast blue brushed with drifting clouds. Artist Teresa Bernard’s signature appears in the lower left corner, affirming originality and authenticity.

Measuring 12″ wide by 16″ tall, the painting is rendered in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. This format allows the composition to extend around the edges, offering the option to display it unframed for a modern look or frame it for a traditional presentation. It arrives unframed, giving you the flexibility to personalize its display to suit your taste and space. Painted in Teresa’s signature realism style, “Gone Surfing” complements coastal-themed spaces and a range of design preferences. A hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal, is included to ensure provenance and authorship.

“Gone Surfing” offers more than coastal charm — it’s a bold visual escape into beach life. This standout piece draws attention and admiration, making it a statement investment for collectors who value strength, style, and story. It delivers atmosphere, elegance, and emotional pull, crafted to elevate beach-inspired interiors with signature impact.

The copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com is not on the actual canvas artwork.

Artist Reflections

“Gone Surfing” is a simple yet evocative phrase that captures the essence of slipping away to the sea. It brings to mind sun-kissed beaches, the scent of saltwater spray, and the thrill of skimming across the ocean’s surface on a surfboard. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or someone who just dreams about it, those two little words evoke freedom, adventure, and the joy of riding the waves.

When I was a child growing up in Texas, the coast felt worlds away. My family didn’t live anywhere near the beach. But I’d watch reruns of movies and TV shows starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and all those teen surf icons. Their world fascinated me — carefree, sandy, and filled with sunshine. I often imagined what it might feel like to paddle out, catch a wave, and ride it in like they did.

Had my childhood taken place nearer the shore, maybe I’d have been that teenage girl in the painting — barefoot in the sand, surfboard tucked under arm, heading toward the swell. I never learned to surf, but the longing stuck with me. This painting is a glimpse into that dream — a quiet “what if” preserved in brushstrokes.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Have a Question?

If you have a question about this painting, please contact us, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Thanks for Looking!

Feel free to share this with your friends.