"Walks on the Sand"

Walks on the Sand

6" x 6"

oil on panel

What is it about walking on the beach that is so appealing?  I think its the chance to clear the mind, the sea air, constant flow of the tide and forever feeling of the horizon is one of the most relaxing things..like a good massage!

West Coast Blue

West Coast Blue

12" x 36"

This piece was inspired from a trip to the westcoast of Vancouver Island Last Spring. 

Sky's Promise

Sky's Promise, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

This is number three of 12, 12" x 12" seascapes.  Painting number two is currently undergoing scrutiny.  I enjoy these small challenges, commitments to painting, it creates a framework for a series.  Happy February!..the weather gods are shining down

Yoga and painting

Sellwood Yoga Studio and Paintings

Ever since discussing with owners of Sellwood Yoga putting paintings on their walls, I was excited.  Their space is so full of beautiful natural light and walls painted harmonious colours, perfect for paintings of the sea.  Hanging paintings on a coloured wall can really make them "pop"!  

 

Deep Blue Sea 1

Deep Blue Sea 1, 12" x 12", oil on panel
Back to my blog finally after 6 weeks or so of moving studios and working on a couple of commissions, and generally things taking much longer than i anticipate !. I had trouble uploading the photo and had to use the old editor (like being away i forgot how to do it)??

Anyway it feels good to be back in the studio in Portland after a very busy hornby summer.

Now is the Time

Now is the Time, 36" x 36", oil on canvas

This piece i orginally started in acrylic and worked into it with oil..i find the acrylic layering underneath especially in the sand adds a complexity to the painting (hard to see in this photo)