THE OCEAN AND US by Nina Nolte

THE OCEAN AND US is an original acrylic on canvas painting created by Nina Nolte in 2009. Measuring 100 x 195 cm (39.4 x 76.8″), it is part of her celebrated POOL PAINTINGS series.

In this vibrant and serene beach scene, two figures sit side by side in striped chairs under colorful umbrellas, gazing peacefully toward the vast, deep-blue ocean. A sense of calm, companionship, and timeless summer joy permeates the composition. Each object—beach towels, chairs, bags, and umbrellas—is rendered with clarity and care, while the horizon line, dividing sea and sky, invites reflection and stillness.

Nina Nolte’s masterful use of color and composition transforms a simple moment into a poetic tableau, evoking memories of seaside holidays and the universal longing for connection—both with nature and with each other.

THE OCEAN AND US captures that fleeting, perfect moment when everything feels just right.