09 Aug I’m stuck
I don't want to use the slump word or anything, especially since I've had my head down with other painting and no time for this type, but I'm stuck on this one. Too much middle. Much more layered than I usually do but it's all...
beach Tag
05 Aug Beach thoughts
I know, I know, I'm always talking about the beach. But see what I find there. Beach valentines.And the colours! Wearing lots of green beach jewelry lately. When I swim it wraps around my wrists and tucks itself into my suit so that I find it when...
28 Jul Little stuff
Teensy things. Nice to get in so small. I love those teeny polka dot crabs, although this one has had a bad time. The white dots are actually specks of sand.I worked on a bigger canvas, 16 x 20 I think. Sometimes I do wish...
27 Jul Beach peace
I'm never sure if I've finished a painting or not.I guess it's finished for now....
19 Jul Apparently beach stuff is the inspiration of the moment (and most of the time)
I was a bit out of sorts from a much too early waking, so I painted myself happier. A few little guys. Blue seemed to be the colour of the day, and I must have been feeling a little square.First one: needs something. But mostly...
13 Jul Felt so nice I painted it twice
It's sort of like a rough 'spot the difference' isn't it?I had a short time to paint the other day, really really intent on getting back into the swing, and I revisited an old shot of Long Beach, by Tofino on the Island. Just quick and dirty....
10 Jul Look! A painting!
Yes, I got a bit of time for painting!!! Just a few hours but more to come!!!This is on Thormanby island, looking west. All about sun, sand, and sparkly water.Not a very big painting, just 8x8, but it felt so good. I'm very impatient to get back to...
06 Jul Summer palette: beach edition
Look at that green!I become utterly useless for anything when I see that shade of green.Got away for a quick but wonderful relaxing time at a friend's beach house. Perfect way to catch breath after a busy June. We went for a walk on the beach...