Catching Waves

6x6 acrylic on gessobord
$50

My brother and I spent endless hours boogie boarding when we were young.  Watching these two young boys play in the surf brought me right back to my childhood.  I love painting the blues and greens of the ocean.  The formation of waves and depth of the water in the barrel fascinate me.

Highway Storm

6x8 acrylic on canvas panel board
$50

This is my entry in the Daily Paintworks weekly challenge;  Before/after the storm.  I love the intense sky of a big storm.  This challenge was so fun!  I might have to do another one if  I can find the time before Christmas.  If only those presents could wrap themselves.

Hidden Cove

6x8 acrylic on canvas panel board
$50

One of our favorite activities while out cruising is dinghy exploring.  It's amazing how many wonderful nooks and crannies can be found around the San Juan Islands.  The cliffs are so tall that it is easy to capture dramatic shadows and highlights at almost any time of day.

Eagle Harbor

8x6 acrylic on canvas panel board
$50

This is just one of the many reasons boaters flock to the San Juan Islands every year.  Eagle Harbor is one of a few pristine anchorages at Cypress Island.  We spent three days anchored here.  Our days were filled with paddle boarding, dinghy sailing, hiking, beach combing, and kayaking.  I can hardly wait to go back!

Christmas Brights

6x6 acrylic on panel board
$50

This is my entry this week's Daily Paintworks challenge, "The Quick Christmas Challenge".  It was so fun to loosen up a bit and play with bright, cheery colors!  I tried to keep my strokes bigger and more vague than usual, which has been such a challenge for me (I get a little too "controling" with my paintings).

Sail Away

6x8 acrylic on canvas panelboard
$50

There is nothing more freeing to me than hoisting the sails and watching the ocean rush along the sides of our hull.  I tried to paint that feeling of "escaping the world" and "adventures await".  The dark skies imply stormy weather in the distance and the calm waters are the "calm before the storm". I'm ready for summer and sailing season!

Pink Rose

6x6 acrylic on gessobord
$50

This is my painting for this week's challenge, a rose.  This is the first rose that I have painted.  It was definitely more challenging than I imagined, but a lot of fun.

Watmough Bay Anchorage

8x6 acrylic on gessobord
$50

Another view of beautiful Watmough Bay, Lopez Island.  The emerald green water and awesome, sheer cliffs are truly breath taking.

Watmough Bay

8x6 acrylic on gessobord
$50

One of our favorite anchorages in the San Juan Islands is Watmough Bay, Lopez Island.  The steep cliff and crystal clear water make for a spectacular setting.

Popcorn

5x7 acrylic on canvas board
$35

The Daily Paintworks challenge this week is "popcorn".  This was actually a really fun painting to do.  I concentrated on painting in a more "relaxed" style and am pleased with the results.