'Strokes and Serves' Oil Painting

"Strokes and Serves" captures the vibrant tension between motion and stillness, sport and art. Set on a stylized tennis court rendered in bold, textured oil paint, this piece fuses the expressive power of painterly brushwork with the precision of athletic form.

Created using the palette knife technique, the surface is rich with thick, sculptural layers of paint—adding depth, movement, and tactile energy to the minimalist geometry of the scene. Two miniature players—almost lost within the vast structure of the court—bring a sense of narrative and scale to the otherwise abstract composition.

With its lush green tones, impasto textures, and clean framing, this painting invites viewers to reconsider both the rhythm of the game and the gesture of the artist. A conversation between competition and composition, this work stands as a testament to the poetics of play.

Perfect for collectors drawn to contemporary abstraction, sports-inspired art, or works that balance structure with spontaneity.

Note: Each canvas includes an extra 5 cm border on all sides with background color to allow for professional stretching and framing.

For example:

• If you purchase a 100×150 cm painting, the actual canvas size will be 110×160 cm.

• If you purchase a 50×100 cm painting, the actual canvas size will be 60×110 cm.

This additional border ensures the artwork wraps cleanly around the frame without cropping the main composition.

• 100% hand-painted

• Acrylic on linen canvas

• Palette knife technique

• Extra border for stretching/framing