Project 2275: Nude Surfing with Kaimana

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Project 2275: The Painting is Complete

January 9, 2026

“Nude Surfing with Kaimana” is now complete! The finished work has just been added to the Collector Preview Gallery. As a subscriber to the Simonson website you have access to this gallery and the option to purchase this new work–just click on the button below.

Collector Preview Gallery

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Project 2275: Acrylic Sketch, Start to Finish

January 8, 2026

I was planning a large painting from one of my favorite photographs of Kaimana, from our photo shoot at a secluded Hawaii beach. To prepare, I did a quick acrylic sketch in a single afternoon.