Beach Palms

And here's another painting from Honeymoon Island. I like the simplicity of this composition and I also like the tropical colors in the water and the shadows. These colors are really there, to my eyes anyway. My plein air group will be painting here for a few more weeks. It's a great location for these steamy months because we get in the water and take little swims to cool off between painting and lunch. I know how lucky I am to live so close to this paradise.
Beach Palms, 8x10" Oil
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Honeymoon Beach

Another view from Honeymoon Island, this was painted on the beach near the North parking area. It's so hot at this time of year but we cooled off by taking frequent dips in the water. Yes, the water really has these beautiful shades of blue, turquoise and green, and changes color depending on the weather conditions. And we are so lucky that the horrendous oil leak catastrophe has not reached these waters. I do not take that for granted. While I'm so happy to have clean and clear water here, I am very saddened at what has happened to other areas of the Gulf.
Honeymoon Beach, 11x14" Oil
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A Shaded Path

My plein air group has been painting at Honeymoon Island for the last several weeks and this is a shady spot on a little path near the beach. Looking out across the water, you can see the city of Clearwater in the distance. I love this spot and will probably paint there again.
A Shaded Path, 9x12" Oil
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Inlet of Palms

Palm trees line the inner banks of the Pithlaschacotee River (more commonly known as the Cotee River), which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This is a large Impressionistic painting that I created from field studies and photos of a day in the James Grey Nature Preserve.
Inlet of Palms, 18x24", Oil
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