Waiting for the Meet

Waiting for the Meet

Oil   12 x 12

 

We are fortunate enough to live about 3 miles from the site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak venue,  so needless to say, those sports are pretty popular here through the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club.  Check it out at www.lckc.org .  Three of our 6 grandchildren are on a kayak team, and each spring and fall we attend their all day regatta.  It's a lot fun.  We pack a serious picnic lunch and make a festive day of it.  Our kids always take home medals which makes it even sweeter.  And there are lots of opportunities for some neat photographs with all the colorful canoes and kayaks.  I loved the colors and reflections of these boats in the water and have lots more photos for future inspiration. 

 

Have a great weekend!  I appreciate your interest in my art work.  Thank you!



Monet's Garden

Monet's Garden

Oil   12x12

 

It would be interesting to know just how many times Monet's garden has been photographed and painted.  I can certainly see why because it is such an interesting subject.  It's beautiful (although I've only seen it through photographs) and the famous artist, Monet, painted it himself many times.  Oh to be in such good company. 

 

As you can see, I loaded up on luscious color and had a great time painting the tree reflections in the lily pond--didn't add the lilies.  I like the canoe tucked alongside the bank and, of course, the famous turquoise bridge in the background.  This was another fun palette knife painting.  Hope you enjoy.

 

Have a great week and stop by again.  

Santa Barbara Palms

Santa Barbara Palms

Oil    5x7

 

Since we are talking beach talk (from the last post), I thought I would post these colorful palm trees.  A couple years ago, we were fortunate enough to take a trip up the California and Oregon coast and what a marvelous trip it was!  Along the way, I photographed these palms in Santa Barbara.  I love palm trees and plan on painting some more in the future.  Since we don't see many palm trees in our area, I rely on my beach trips to gather information and photos to paint.  I hope I've added a little color to your day.

 

Thank you for your visit.  Please stop by again.  

Take Me to the Beach

 

Take Me to the Beach

Oil    6x6

 

It's the good ole summertime and I hope you are enjoying some wonderful vacation time.  When the weather gets warm, I always start dreaming of going to the beach.  There's just something about that water lapping on the shore and sand between my toes that keeps calling me back.  This bright pink umbrella and beach chair seemed like the perfect thing to post for day dreaming in June.  All we need is a good book and an ice cold drink.  So kick back and take a trip to the beach with me.

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful week (and don't forget to dream about the sand and surf).