Description
I created this Lifeguard Station 19 Fort Lauderdale Beach painting after noticing the striking midday light along the A1A sidewalk. The bright white structure and clean shadows immediately stood out against the ocean, sky, and beach grasses. In this post, That moment became the starting point for this painting, which I developed from a loose pencil sketch into an ink and wash study, and finally into a full gouache piece.
Lifeguard Station 19 Fort Lauderdale Beach Artwork Details
- Title: Lifeguard Station 19
- Artist: PJ Cook
- Genre / Subject: Coastal landscape, beach scene, lifeguard station
- Medium: Gouache on paper
- Size: 8″ x 10″
- Orientation: Landscape
- Style: Coastal / Seascape / Realism
- Surface: Archival paper, ready for matting or framing
- Finish: Available matted or framed
- Signature: Signed by the artist
- Year: 2026
- Original Artwork: One of a kind
About This Gouache Painting
This piece focuses on capturing the intensity of midday coastal light and the contrast it creates across simple forms. The bright structure of the lifeguard station stands against softer natural elements — ocean, sky, and beach grasses — creating a balance between structure and atmosphere.
Layered gouache allows for both bold color and subtle transitions, giving the scene depth while preserving a sense of light and openness. This piece developed from sketch to final gouache painting — you can view the full process in my blog post.
Perfect For Coastal & Beach House Decor
Coastal and beach house interiors
Florida-inspired spaces
Light, airy rooms
Collectors of original coastal artwork
Statement pieces for living areas or offices
Works well as a focal point or part of a coastal gallery wall
Artist Notes
I was walking along the A1A sidewalk when Lifeguard Station 19 caught my attention. The midday light was striking the bright white structure, creating strong, clean shadows that immediately stood out.
I wasn’t sure at first what medium I would use, so I began with a pencil sketch to understand the composition. From there, I developed the piece through an ink drawing with a watercolor wash, and finally completed it as a full gouache painting.
That progression allowed me to explore both the structure and the atmosphere of the scene, building toward a more complete and vibrant final piece.
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Questions About This Painting?
If you have any questions about Lifeguard Station 19, framing options, or shipping, please contact me anytime — I’m happy to help!
👉 See the full painting process (sketch to gouache with videos)
