Sunset Views

Remember This Moment
oil on canvas, 12x12

I look for dramatic skies.  Sometimes when there are clouds in the late afternoon sky, I rush over to the beach to take photos of the sunset.  This painting was from a photo taken at the Venice Dog Beach, while my dog was playing with his friends.  The sailboat was passing across the horizon, as the sun lowered.  I found the right moment when a patch of light was glowing on the white boat.

Lots of Blue

Morning in Blue
oil on panel, 8x10

As I was driving over the bridge to Manasota Key, I noticed this sailboat illuminated by the morning light.  I parked my car, snapped a few photos, and went on to my plein air painting session at the beach.  This painting shows the brilliant blue of the water and sky, and the delicate reflections of the white sailboat.