It's A Beautiful Day

5"x10" oil

This revised painting elicits memories of a wonderful painting trip hosted by my new friend Karen.
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Beach Patrol 6"x6" oil on canvas

The seagulls act like they are collecting a beach tax from sunbathers.  They will stick around and steal something unless they get a better offer.

Also: remember I am giving away the following painting at the end of Oct. to one of the blog followers who makes a comment on my blog this month.

It's a Beautiful Morning 10"x4.5" oil on panel

This is a seriously beautiful place!

Also: remember I am giving away the following painting at the end of Oct. to one of the blog followers who makes a comment on my blog this month.

The Knob 7"x7" oil on panel

The orange in this image is a bit brighter than the painting.  It was painted from a photo from my summer adventures with my friends.  I can't seem to get away from the water, but autumn is here and I am trying to embrace its beauty. 

Also: remember I am giving away the following painting at the end of Oct. to one of the blog followers who makes a comment on my blog this month.

Unexpected View 10"x4.5" oil on panel

This was a DPW challenge to do the foreshortening on the bodies.  I added in the sea gull to give them something to look at and tell a story.  The sea gulls are like tax collectors on the beach, always looking for some payment for your privilege to be there.  They are willing to steal it if you don't leave it for them.  The challenge for me on this one was to simplify the photo which was very cluttered and had a third person in it, to get the values and colors right so that it was unified, warm but had some pop.  I like the size and shape of the panel.

Youth Sublime 6"x6" oil on canvas

"Youth Sublime" came from an Alfred Lord Tennyson poem and I thought it fit this painting well.  It is hard to describe the joy and magic experienced in a child seeing that open span of water with all its possibilities.

Sand Castles 6"x6" oil

Beaches everywhere in my studio and the leaves are turning outside and I am wearing socks and jackets!  This is a lake beach and a family moment.  SOLD