By Aaron Chang

When I decorate my home, or work with clients to choose art to create a mood, color is instrumental in narrowing down the selection.

Saffron Sky, captured in Encinitas, CA, beautifully encapsulates the serene yet invigorating essence of a coastal sunset. Its grounded, happy vibes certainly brings life-affirming energy into your home or office.

Here’s how I unpack this special new Portrait of the Pacific:

The vibrant yellows and oranges in the sky evoke a sense of good energy and warmth. These hues also play a crucial role in enhancing our mood. 

Yellow, often associated with happiness and optimism, creates a sense of exhilaration. This color draws the viewer in, creating an inviting and uplifting atmosphere. Orange, on the other hand, adds a layer of enthusiasm and passion, enhancing this effect, reflecting a lively, uplifting moment. 

When paired with the neutral gray tones of the ocean, these warm colors are grounded, providing a calming contrastthat tempers their intensity. This interaction results in a visually striking yet serene image, where the energetic sky is balanced by the tranquil sea, evoking both excitement and peace…

… and my favorite part is the 7 wave lineup. That is very difficult to capture! I was excited when I processed this photo, to see that I captured this magical energy through my lens.

It’s my hope that Saffron Sky conveys the vitality and peace of this moment and helps to bring calm, grounding energy to your home.

Aaron Chang is an American-born artist, known for his exceptional ocean photography and stunning visual art. An internationally acclaimed artist, Chang has collectors all over the world and his work has been published in hundreds of books and magazines. Respected as a creative force who helped visually define the sport of surfing, Aaron spent 25 years as a senior photographer at Surfing magazine, traveling to the far reaches of the globe. During this time, Chang set new standards for modern ocean photography.

Interwoven throughout Aaron’s career, have been years of commercial photography work, partnering with top art directors and design agencies all over the world. The campaigns were multi-tiered, spanning from branding to marketing to advertising. This experience has facilitated Aaron’s ability to produce and direct on many levels from the creation of his iconic photography to directing teams to execute his vision to producing his art on an array of mediums.

Today, as a fine art photographer and in-demand commissionable artist, Aaron owns two thriving art galleries that feature his work, while creating custom collections for clients worldwide. Aaron’s passion is to share his love and intimate connection with the ocean and nature. Whether through photography or multi-media sculpture, Aaron’s work touches people with hope and beauty.