Where Sea Meets Sky

 Where Sea Meets Sky

Summer beach time brings soothing, sometimes exciting, magical moments.  Especially when a few (non-threatening) clouds appear to catch that Golden Hour of sun as it kisses the horizon.

"Where Sea Meets Sky"
9" x 12" oil on canvas board.
This painting is available at DailyPaintworks.com.

New Tide

 New Tide

The tide goes out.  The tide comes in.  And so it goes.

I adore the beach.  I was lucky enough to spend a few days there this month and they were spectacular days.


16" x 20" oil on stretched canvas
The image is gallery-wrap style so it can be hung as is, or framed.
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Destin Sunset -- SOLD

Florida's Emerald Coast

The name does have a lovely ring, doesn't it?

I guess I am dreaming of the beach.  I haven't made it there yet this year.  Too many busy projects to take time to relax.  Soon, I hope.

"Destin Sunset"
16" x 20" oil on canvas board, unframed.

The Way to Mytilene

The Way to Mytilene, Greece

I have been thinking for some time that I should try a Virtual Paint-Out.  Somewhere between a studio painting and Plein air painting lies the Virtual Paint-out.  Like going on vacation, but free.  Google Maps Street-view is such a fun app.  I use it all the time to check out places I'm thinking of going on vacation (or just dreaming about going on vacation).  Bill Guffey started doing the Virtual Paint-out a few years ago already and I think it's a wonderful idea.  Plein air without bugs or heat or rain.  What a great idea!

This month's location is Greece.  Here is the Google location I chose:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.111752,26.566105,3a,75y,308.4h,89.91t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sFVUZ2lcjQMGYjlRmt2Zdhw!2e0

"The Way to Mytilene"
9" x 12" oil on gessobord, unframed.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.

No. 2 Sunrise Virginia Beach

 No. 2 Sunrise Virginia Beach

No, you're not seeing double.  I liked this sunrise so much I wanted to paint it again.  A few changes in this one from the first.  Both have admirable qualities and I truly do like them both.

"No. 2 Sunrise Virginia Beach"
12" x 12" oil on canvas board, unframed.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.

Sunrise Virginia Beach

Sunrise Virginia Beach

If I can wake up early enough, I often find some really brilliant sunrises.  This painting is from a photo I took in Virginia Beach, VA last summer.


"Sunrise Virginia Beach"
12" x 12" oil on canvas board, unframed.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks auction.

Anchored In for the Night

Anchored In for the Night

I am very lucky to live near such a beautiful spot.  Sullivan's Cove in Olde Severna Park, MD.  This painting is from photos I took yesterday.  I'd like to do some plein air painting here but I'm a tiny bit apprehensive.  It is a very busy spot -- lots of families and dogs running about.  I know that is part of the package of plein air: dealing with onlookers but I'm still a little shy about my painting and would prefer some more private experience before I dive into more public display.

"Anchored In for the Night"
9" x 12" oil on gessobord, unframed
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.

30 in 30, Day Twenty-three (SOLD)

"Rockin' The Sea"

Staying with the abstract for a couple of days, just because I love it so much.  I look at a ton of photos and artworks and often save the ones I love to my phone for reference later.  This came from another piece of art, but I have no idea whose art it was, or where I saw it so if you know it, leave me a comment.  I will post a link here.   On the other hand, the original artist might look at this painting and say, "Eh, it's not like mine AT ALL!"  heh.

"Rockin' The Sea"

9" x 12" oil on canvas board

This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.