Beach Peek

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We were painting out at Howard Park this past week. Although the day was just about perfect my painting is full of bugs and sand. I'm waiting until its fairly dry and then will try to flick them off!

10 x 8, oil on board

Beachside Palm

This palm tree was all alone on the beach just calling to be painted. I did this small study hoping the beach people would not spread out their towels and umbrellas in my line of sight. I was lucky and had a clear view the whole time I was painting.

9 x 12, oil on canvas

Island Shopping

My strong suit is not photography for sure. I have been working on understanding my camera better rather than shooting everything on the "auto" setting. I think this photo is far more accurate in color and clarity than some of the other posts on this blog.

I took a ton of pics while on vacation last winter. With some editing of the scene I came up with this painting using the photo as a reference. Not sure what island it was as after awhile they all look alike!

11 x 14, oil on canvas

Rescue Station

I was looking for a good thunderstorm to cool things off the day I painted this sketch. Even with a nice breeze it just wasn't a great day to paint, just too darn hot-- never thought I would say that!

9 x 11, oil on board

The Cast Net

I took a ton of photos of this man using his cast net along the river. He was really good at using the net. Never did see what he caught.

8 x 10, oil on board

Footbridge at Port Richey

Its been extra hot lately and painting outside has become somewhat of a challenge. Finding a shady spot is the only option to survive. This is a view of the footbridge from a shady spot at a local park.

8 x 10, oil on board

Shady Spot

This majestic tree was along the side of the lagoon where we painting last month. Even a lone tree on the side of the road offers great subject matter along with the beautiful water scenes in every direction. This is more finished that I usually do when I paint outside--of course the reason is that I finished it in my studio where there are less distractions.

11 x 14, oil on canvas