Patterns of Summer

"Patterns of Summer"
(6" x 6")

When all the family gets together for those summer reunions at the beach there are always clotheslines of towels and bathing suits hanging up to dry at day's end. The colors and patterns and clothespins were just too much to resist. These two suits belong to my niece Lucy and her Uncle Stephen.

Let's Go!!

"Let's Go!!"
(5" x 7")

These two are so ready for their last beach run of the day. I really liked the orange tint that the setting sun gave the distant grasses, the tips of the sand in the foreground and of course made the golden boy more golden.

Daisy

"Daisy"
(9" x 12")

I painted this portrait for my niece, Lucy. Sadly, it is in memoriam as Daisy passed away from cancer a few weeks ago. She was a sweet kitty and greatly loved.

Pride and Joy

"Pride and Joy"
(5" x 7")

This painting was created for our latest DPW painting challenge. It really could been titled "have fun with color" because that is just what I did!!

'Sconset Surf

'Sconset Surf
6" x 6"

There were great waves at 'Sconset Beach. I took several shots and luckily captured one just as it curled. I love the translucent quality in the top of the wave and the strong colors, especially the olive green, in the water.

Cisco Beach Dune

Cisco Beach Dune
5" x 7"

I liked this image for the diagonal eye play.

Glory in the Flower

"Glory in the Flower"
5" x 7"

This painting was done specifically for our Daily Paintworks weekly challenge to paint a rose up close and personal. I took the reference photo out on Nantucket island where the flowers are numerous and quite glorious.