I spent two days in Long Beach Island, NJ this weekend and was inspired by many children playing with shovels, building sand castle while swarms of parents sit near the warm Atlantic ocean. Brightly striped umbrellas lingered across the soft sand. As many artists, I am often affected by a change of scenery such as this and will often use the new location's palette in my artwork during the plein air painting. Ocean colors such as peach orange, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and sea foam green, will seep into my pieces-- often soon after I am gone. Summer near the ocean or mountains of Montana will surely do that to an artist.
7" x 7" watercolor
A collection of found sea shells in the ocean and scattered them about.
8" x 10" watercolor and pencil
A family couple was enjoying themselves at the beach. First was inspired by another brightly lit beach chair. Got to say, I am in love with those chairs. Quirky colors- Always!
5" x 5" watercolor
Aunt's friend Allen sitting near personal sand moat on the beach. Cigar in hand.
8" x 10" watercolor
Used a silhouette with color behind the bay to quickly capture the sunset in LBI, NJ.
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