Sunset Light

One of my favorite views is a sunset over the ocean from the small window that overlooks this marvelous hydrangea bush. It glows. And again the light is a major player. The transparent oranges and siennas and the cool blues and violets just occur. There are paintings that almost paint themselves; this is one. And I think to try to explain it would do it a dis-service.
I am reminded of what a friend said about flowers in California. Back home they are flowers here (California) they are trees. He is right. In fact they are almost an entire ecosystem!

Church

This painting is mostly worked from photos. Storms are rare in the late summer in Mendocino, but somehow clouds came on this day. And then suddenly cleared. The challenge for me is always about the light. When I saw the yellow wash of sunlight it was a flash of inspiration! Luckily I had my camera with me. After a few different shots I was able to compose this work. Its as close as I can remember. The church is a little Presbyterian that is indelibly linked to the history of the town and often stands heroically in the mist from the sea.

A few new!

A couple of paintings from recent California trips. The Meadow with Blue Shadows, was a result of late afternoon sun and cool evening. The tree shapes are favorites of mine. I love the early California Impressionists and the paintings of Percy Grey. So this is his tree.

"Jane's Walk" A piece from Scotland. Actually one I did from a place called Lossiemouth. My great great grandmother walked this path in the 19th century, before she sailed to Canada with her 3 children. I do not think Saint James Church was built then, but maybe it was. That is the steeple that reaches to the clouds. But I am sure the houses looked much like this and the chimney pots. The sea is behind us as we look in this direction. I took my own grand daughter there. This painting will be hers some day.

Colony Experience!

All good things come in 3's? Mississippi Art Colony, Facebook and Blogspot! Am I becoming technically adept? Next thing I know I will turn in my military issue phone for an Apple iPhone! I have to slow down. I will try to not dwell on my social ineptitudes more than this and focus more on the paintings. Will load some of the finished ones soon.