Frolic

Frolic is an original pastel by local artist Joanne Willoughby, capturing the energy and movement of a breaking wave along the Lowcountry shoreline. Layers of deep indigo, seafoam green, and soft lavender move through the water as it crashes forward, creating a sense of rhythm and motion that feels both powerful and fleeting. The composition pulls you right to the edge of the surf—where light hits the water and everything seems to shimmer at once.

Pastel as a medium lends itself beautifully to this subject, allowing Joanne to build texture and softness simultaneously. The result is richly layered yet atmospheric, with expressive mark-making that gives the wave its sense of life and movement.

This original work is professionally framed and finished with museum-quality glass designed to enhance both clarity and longevity. The glass virtually eliminates reflections while maintaining exceptional color accuracy, using a water-white substrate for crystal-clear transmission. With UV protection filtering up to 92% of harmful rays, it helps preserve the artwork over time while allowing the colors and contrast to remain vivid and true.

Elegant yet dynamic, Frolic works beautifully in coastal homes, refined interiors, or any space that calls for a sense of movement, light, and connection to the water. Available at Gray Man Gallery in Pawleys Island, South Carolina—home to the island’s oldest art gallery and a trusted destination for collectors of local art.