On the warmer winter mornings, the sea gulls and a few hardy visitors brave the cool, wet sands to watch the sun come up. The new day is forecast by the reds and lavenders in the clouds, and the gentle fall of the waves as the tide goes out.
This cardinal is resting on a branch of apple blossoms that are just opening. The bright red against the spring green is set off and accented by the pink of the blossoms and opening buds.
This painting is acrylic on a canvas panel and is a composite of a number of photos from my collection with imagination.
In the quiet of evening in the late autumn, the moon has risen before the sun has set. As the still moments linger, the dark pines catch the last rays of the sun as the moon casts its reflection across the dark water.
This a commission painting for a dear friend's daughter. Penny has such a beautiful coat - terra cotta under coat with golden, honey brown and shimmering highlights. Her expression is all kindness, energy, and delight.
I found this painting among some old works. In 2018, this is a small, plein air expression done as part of a First Coast Pastel Society paint out. These fall petunias were on a bench in a covered display. The sunlight fell in patches and streaks on the purple and green.
I retouched the original, added some crisper edges, contrasting light, and updated the shadows - just a touch here and there. I wanted to preserve my original reaction to the light and shadows.
I am always intrigued by the silver and lavender of the early morning surf on the beach. A few gulls have joined the party looking for breakfast in the
Acrylic on Canvas Panel, 8x10 On the warmer winter mornings, the sea gulls and a few hardy visitors brave the cool, wet sands to watch the...
