CLOUDSCAPE OVER WATER

another fine day on the water, a view of the limitless water...

FROM THE BEACH

STORMY CLOUDS

As much as I  love to paint details, I'm feeling abstract today ... just packed up some paints & head to the beach. It's always easy to see the abstract shapes and forms of the sky & water.

ORANGE SUNRISE

Vast expanse of water & sky...simple shapes, basically 3 values say it all.

HORIZON

For an artist, change of scenery is always good. We need our visual stimulation! I get endless panorama mountain view from my studio. When I drive down to CT, I'm more aware of the nuances of the skyline. When I get to see the water, the horizon-to horizon sweep of the water calls for a big paint brush. Fresh scenery, fresh painting. Painting by the water makes one more aware of the saturated air & heady scents...BLISS

FROM TOD'S PT

It's a good day if I can balance work with play. Always enjoy a nice brisk beach walk. I can see & absorb more if there's plenty of peace & quiet. I'm using this blue to try to convey the cold metalic quality of the water.