Orange & Lt Purple Surfboards

Orange & Light Purple Surfboards

An original oil pastel painting by Lori Brunner from Love Letter to La Jolla, a series inspired by the life, light and visual language of Southern California.

Abstracted surfboard forms become an exploration of color, rhythm and repetition in this bold, spirited work. Warm orange plays against soft lavender, transforming a familiar symbol of coastal life into a composition that feels graphic, contemporary and unexpectedly sophisticated.

There is an ease to the piece that reflects La Jolla itself—the warmth of the sun, the proximity of the Pacific and the casual presence of surf culture woven into everyday life. Yet the painting isn't intended as a literal depiction of the beach. Instead, familiar forms are simplified and reimagined through an artist's eye.

The repetition creates movement across the composition, while the unexpected color pairing gives the work its distinctive energy. Playful without being whimsical, coastal without being conventional, it captures the spirit of Southern California through abstraction rather than illustration.

At 47 × 35 inches, the work has a substantial presence. Presented in a solid maple frame, the natural wood provides a quiet architectural finish that allows the color and expressive quality of the oil pastel to take center stage.

Part of Love Letter to La Jolla, this is a celebration of color, memory and the familiar icons that become part of our sense of place.

Original, one-of-a-kind artwork
Oil pastel
47" × 35" overall dimensions
Presented in a solid maple frame
Ready to hang; hardware included
Hand-signed in pencil

Artist retains copyright of the original work.