After Bathing, Valencia, Original Pastel Painting by Kelly Crumpley

After Bathing, Valencia

Beautiful, original 12 x 16 inch soft pastel painting inspired by the luminous coastal works of Spanish Impressionist Joaquín Sorolla.

This is an original pastel painting by Kelly Crumpley, an American artist working in watercolor, oil, and soft pastel. A member of the National Watercolor Society, Stanwood Camano Art Guild, and Camano Art Association, Kelly finds inspiration in nature, the ocean, gardens, travel, and the beautiful fleeting moments of everyday life.

Inspired by Sorolla's beloved After Bathing, Valencia, this painting celebrates the quiet sweetness and tenderness shared between a mother and child. There is something universal in the simple gesture of a mother caring for her child—the closeness, trust, warmth, and complete sense of belonging found in those small moments that pass far too quickly. Set against the sunlit Mediterranean shore, the figures become less about a particular place and more about the timeless beauty of motherhood.

For Kelly, painting is about more than creating an image—it is about being present in a moment and giving herself permission to explore something new. After working primarily in digital art earlier in her career, she turned to traditional painting later in life and discovered that she couldn't live without paint. Her work is an ongoing exploration of beauty, emotion, memory, and the simple joy of creating.

Details:
• Original one-of-a-kind artwork
• Soft pastel on Clairefontaine
• 12 x 16 inches
• Unframed
• Treated with Fixative to Protect Surface
• Signed by the artist