Belly, 2014, - Canvas Print

Three boys share an easy summer afternoon at a hidden river bend, their laughter almost audible in the loose, expressive brushwork. One stands proudly on a sun-warmed rock in red swim trunks, belly out, while his friends linger in the cool, clear water below, wrapped in deep greens and dappled gold light. Belly captures a fleeting moment of childhood freedom and togetherness. This piece brings warmth and nostalgic charm to a family room, hallway, or reading nook where its story can unfold slowly.

• By Colin Bootman, working in expressive oil painting with rich naturalistic detail

• Available as a canvas print, where the brushwork and texture come through

• Complements African American home decor and warm contemporary interior design

• Black boys at a river swimming hole, figurative realism scene