The Boy And the Sea
The Boy and the Sea by Zivile Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene is a tender hymn to freedom and beginnings - a moment where innocence meets infinity. The artist captures the timeless poetry of childhood, where a boy running across the golden sand becomes both explorer and dreamer, carrying with him the boundless sky and the whisper of waves. In this quiet expanse of light and simplicity, Zivile evokes the fragile clarity of memory - that fleeting instant when everything feels possible and untouched.
The painting unfolds with gentle restraint. Soft hues of beige and blue create a horizon of calm, while the boy’s red shorts pulse with warmth against the serenity of sea and sand. His movement breaks the stillness, a fluttering sheet trailing behind like an echo of the wind or the wings of imagination. There is no clutter, no noise - only balance and breath, where form dissolves into feeling. Each brushstroke is light yet deliberate, as if painted by the air itself.
In The Boy and the Sea, Zivile Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene captures the essence of human wonder - that sacred space between movement and stillness, earth and water, childhood and eternity. The work reminds us that the sea is not merely a place, but a mirror of longing - the horizon we spend our lives running toward. It is a painting that feels like a memory returning home, radiant in its simplicity, infinite in its quiet grace.
Prints on Paper
- Printed on archival grade cotton paper without optical brighteners.
- Image dimensions are as shown in Size option plus 2 inch wide white border.
- Ships rolled in a tube.

Framed Paper Prints
- Ready to hang.
- 3/4 inch wide frame.
- 2 inch wide white mat.
- Total dimensions: image dimensions as shown in Size option plus 2 inch mat plus 3/4 inch frame.
- Covered with UV coated acrylic for protection from fading and moisture.

Prints on Canvas
- Ready to Hang: Each print on canvas arrives ready to hang, designed for effortless display.
- Canvas Dimensions: The listed size options show the height and width of the canvas stretched around sturdy wooden bars, with a depth of 1.5 inches.
- Floating Frame: Add 5/8 inch to the height and width of selected dimensions to account for the total frame size. The frame has 2 inch depth.

- Frame Colors: Slight variations may occur due to your lighting environment and the handmade nature of our frames.
- Premium Materials: Printed on archival quality fine art canvas for a luxurious finish.
- Enhanced Protection: Every print is coated with a specialized protective layer to ensure longevity, resist scratches and abrasions, provide UV protection, and make it waterproof.
Free shipping for all orders.
Your custom art is carefully crafted and shipped within 7-10 business days. Delivery typically takes an additional 3–5 days, so you can expect to receive your artwork within 2 weeks from the time you place your order.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
Orders can be canceled within 24 hours of placement. After this time, your order enters production and can no longer be canceled.
Replacements-Only Policy
If your item arrives damaged, we’re happy to provide a free replacement. Since each piece is handcrafted to order, we are unable to accommodate returns or exchanges. Thank you for understanding!
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