Foggy Weather in Florida

Veil of Mist
oil on panel, 20x16

It is rare to have foggy days in Florida.  Since I've lived here, I haven't had many opportunities to paint grey, foggy days.  The sun is usually very intense.  However, I grew up in New England, and am familiar with how to draw and paint fog and soft, subtle light.  Fog and mists create a wonderful, mysterious feeling.  That is what I expressed in this painting of  Casperson Beach.  The horizon was completely shrouded in thick fog, and I could barely see the distant waves as they rolled in.  Here is a quiet, serene place to rest your eyes and spirit.

Appreciating Antique Cars

Tampa Avenue
oil on panel, 8x10

Here is a scene with an antique car that I came upon while plein air painting in Venice, Florida.   I finished the car in the studio, using a photo reference, because it drove away when I was starting my painting.  This is a Thunderbird from the 50s.  I'm not sure of the exact year.  It was before they started having large wings on the rear.  Antique and classic cars are a favorite subject of mine.   I appreciate their uniqueness and they bring back feelings of nostalgia.  Sometimes I visit local car shows and take photos for future studio paintings.  Downtown Venice is an ideal painting spot.  The dappled light on the buildings is interesting, and there are plenty of trees and flowering shrubs.