Posted by Author & Artist on May 1, 2012 in Plein Air Florida | Comments Off on Wash Away your Sorrows
When the wind starts to blow and the sky darkens in only minutes the rain starts to fall in bucketfuls out of the sky. It’s better to be prepared so you are not caught out in the rain. The lightening is soon to follow so find a quick spot to take shelter. Wash away your sorrows in the rain was appropriate sentiment for that morning.
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Posted by Author & Artist on Apr 15, 2012 in Plein Air Florida | Comments Off on Finding Shade
It was a hot summer morning behind a seafood restaurant on the bay. Old wood row boats had been pulled ashore taking you back to another time and place. The sandy shore was filled with wild flowers and green grasses, the morning sky created beautiful reflections on the bay. The perfect shading spot to paint was next to some old crab traps beside the restaurant.
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Posted by Author & Artist on Apr 6, 2012 in Plein Air Florida | Comments Off on Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold
Capturing a summer Florida storm that last only minutes. The day started as a hot 90 degree day on the beach. The rain could be seen in the distance over the gulf of Mexico. The wind picked up, then the rain moved ashore. The wind blew the rain sideways and the temperature dropped quickly, then it felt like 68 degrees. Refreshingly cool but almost cold at times, but not to worry for as soon as the rain subsided so the temperature returned to a usual summer day in Florida.
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Posted by Author & Artist on Mar 27, 2012 in Plein Air Florida | Comments Off on Swift creek
A familiar scene should be easy to capture on canvas. However past memories of this scene made it more challenging to paint. This was a lesson about embracing the moment and not getting bogged down by the details. As are most relationships in life. 
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Posted by Author & Artist on Mar 13, 2012 in Plein Air Florida | Comments Off on Driving down hwy 20
Don’t be in such a rush as to pass by some amazing sites along the road. Even those well traveled
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Posted by Author & Artist on Mar 7, 2012 in Plein Air Florida | Comments Off on Working, Working , Working the Shipyard
The hardest working men in the shipyard. Sanding, scraping, painting to restore and protect the ships for the up coming season. Large boats on land an unusual view to most people. I felt right at home painting this old ship.
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