Artur Sudak (1965) - Under Sail





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Artur Sudak, Under Sail, original oil on canvas, 50 × 70 cm, signed by the artist, 2026, Poland, sold directly by the artist.
Description from the seller
“On the Sails” is a captivating, vitality-filled oil painting by Artur Sudak from 2026. This work stands as an excellent study of motion, the element of water, and human passion. The artist renders the mood of a sea voyage, a retreat to freedom, and the struggle with forces of nature with great ease and expressiveness.
The composition depicts a modern sailboat rushing at full speed, dynamically cutting through foamy waves. The hull is heavily tilted, signaling the strength of the wind that fills the vast white-blue sail to the edge. At the stern, the silhouette of a helmsman in distinctive, contrasting clothing is sketched, confidently steering the yacht through turbulent waters. In the foreground, the artist masterfully captures the dynamism of the sea – waves breaking against the hulls, forming white, painterly foam. The background consists of a moving, expressive sky with billowing, light clouds, through which rays of the sun pierce, creating luminous reflections on the surface of the turquoise sea. In the distance, on the horizon, a subtle, darker outline of land appears.
Artistic qualities:
Extraordinary dynamism and expressiveness: The painting literally “lives” – the viewer can almost hear the sound of the waves and feel the wind. This effect was achieved through the diagonal composition of the yacht and the aggressive, impasto treatment of the foamy water.
Color and light: Dominant are fresh, saturated shades of blue, turquoise, and indigo, which contrast perfectly with the pure white of the sail and sea foam. Subtle, warm hints of greens and yellows in the water add a sunny glow to the composition.
Craftsmanship: Bold, decisive brushstrokes and trowel work build a rich texture of waves, giving the canvas a modern, yet classic maritime character. The lightness with which the clouds and sail are painted balances the weight of the sea surface.
Signature: A fully original work, signed by the artist in the lower left corner (Sudak ’26).
– Technique: oil on canvas
– Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm
– Signed by the artist
– Condition: new, ready to hang
About the artist – Artur Sudak
Born in 1965. Self-taught painter and graphic artist.
He graduated from a painting and drawing program at Curso Práctico de Dibujo y Pintura Larousse. He works in many styles, though realist painting, Romanticism, and the aesthetics of classical inspiration drawn from the École des Beaux-Arts tradition are especially close to him.
He has over 2000 paintings to his name, mainly in private collections in Poland and abroad.
Selected exhibitions:
2019 – solo exhibition at the Bolków Castle Museum
May 2022 – outdoor painting exhibition, Wilanów Art Center
February 2023 – opening of “Nothing About Me, i.e., Surrealism, alla prima,” Wilanów Art Center, Warsaw
Packing and shipping
The painting will be carefully packed for transport:
secured in a sturdy cardboard package.
A certificate of authenticity will accompany the shipment.
Seller's Story
“On the Sails” is a captivating, vitality-filled oil painting by Artur Sudak from 2026. This work stands as an excellent study of motion, the element of water, and human passion. The artist renders the mood of a sea voyage, a retreat to freedom, and the struggle with forces of nature with great ease and expressiveness.
The composition depicts a modern sailboat rushing at full speed, dynamically cutting through foamy waves. The hull is heavily tilted, signaling the strength of the wind that fills the vast white-blue sail to the edge. At the stern, the silhouette of a helmsman in distinctive, contrasting clothing is sketched, confidently steering the yacht through turbulent waters. In the foreground, the artist masterfully captures the dynamism of the sea – waves breaking against the hulls, forming white, painterly foam. The background consists of a moving, expressive sky with billowing, light clouds, through which rays of the sun pierce, creating luminous reflections on the surface of the turquoise sea. In the distance, on the horizon, a subtle, darker outline of land appears.
Artistic qualities:
Extraordinary dynamism and expressiveness: The painting literally “lives” – the viewer can almost hear the sound of the waves and feel the wind. This effect was achieved through the diagonal composition of the yacht and the aggressive, impasto treatment of the foamy water.
Color and light: Dominant are fresh, saturated shades of blue, turquoise, and indigo, which contrast perfectly with the pure white of the sail and sea foam. Subtle, warm hints of greens and yellows in the water add a sunny glow to the composition.
Craftsmanship: Bold, decisive brushstrokes and trowel work build a rich texture of waves, giving the canvas a modern, yet classic maritime character. The lightness with which the clouds and sail are painted balances the weight of the sea surface.
Signature: A fully original work, signed by the artist in the lower left corner (Sudak ’26).
– Technique: oil on canvas
– Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm
– Signed by the artist
– Condition: new, ready to hang
About the artist – Artur Sudak
Born in 1965. Self-taught painter and graphic artist.
He graduated from a painting and drawing program at Curso Práctico de Dibujo y Pintura Larousse. He works in many styles, though realist painting, Romanticism, and the aesthetics of classical inspiration drawn from the École des Beaux-Arts tradition are especially close to him.
He has over 2000 paintings to his name, mainly in private collections in Poland and abroad.
Selected exhibitions:
2019 – solo exhibition at the Bolków Castle Museum
May 2022 – outdoor painting exhibition, Wilanów Art Center
February 2023 – opening of “Nothing About Me, i.e., Surrealism, alla prima,” Wilanów Art Center, Warsaw
Packing and shipping
The painting will be carefully packed for transport:
secured in a sturdy cardboard package.
A certificate of authenticity will accompany the shipment.

