The Seawall, childhood fun illustration by Xavier Wendling
The Seawall, childhood fun illustration by Xavier Wendling

The Seawall

11/6/2019

I have been actively doodling, drawing and illustrating lately, adding more of those bits of curiosity and exploration to my daily routines. My latest piece of work expands on a creative theme started last year, capturing the vibes of childhood, celebrating the joy of all those precious moments for children and parents alike.

Like my original swing illustration work, this scene of a playful and spontaneous moment on a seawall is inspired by a photograph I took of my son last summer. The original image stood out not only for its subject matter, the found memories and feelings it brings back, but also for its clean composition, balance and dynamism. Needless to say golden hour light on that evening in Étretat made it even more perfect, bringing warmth, vibrance and crispiness to the scene.