I think this is my third or fourth painting of the park across the street from us. It is by far my favorite one. I really like how the tree trunks turned out, and I was hesitant about adding that building (actually it's the Island Brewing Company) but I think it's ok. Overall I'm pleased :)
Anyway, off to the post office to ship some paintings, my husband and I got bicycles last weekend, now...
Doesn't this tree look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book? I saw it by the beach one day and I just had to paint it. There were others around it too, they'll be making up tomorrow's painting.
I was walking by the campgrounds one morning and I couldn't believe how bright and beautiful the colors were! I usually like to exaggerate my colors, but this time I didn't even have to. I plan on doing a larger version of this tomorrow.
Oil on gessobord panel, 6x6 inches
SOLD
This morning I was worried that my paintings were too different (a thought I never expected, because landscapes and still...
I liked how the sun was shining on all these little yellow houses, making them even brighter than they are already. And I couldn't wait to paint those big dark trees above, which just a few of their branches catching the morning sunlight.
I really liked the shadows around these palm trees around sunset last night. Trying to get more motivated to paint on my larger surfaces again. Sometimes I feel like it's big commitment, and I should just see how it turns out on a smaller size first.
