Day 5 - Artist Challenge

Grey Day

For Day 5, the last day of the Artist Challenge, I have chosen two paintings that are a bit different from venues I gravitate to.

"Grey Day" was painted during a plein air event in Evinston, FL. a few years ago.  Wild flowers were in bloom and the day was dark and overcast.  I had just finished painting the Wood and Swink Post Office when this scene caught my eye.

Golden Pathway

"Golden Pathway", the second painting is a studio work inspired by photos from a trip.  The light that day was spectacular.  The sun shown through a veil of mist making everything take on a golden hue.

The last painting in the challenge, "Summer Solitude",  is a recent one, again inspired by work on Bud Adams Cattle Ranch.  (I told you I have spent a lot of time painting on the ranch.)

This was a gorgeous day, late in the afternoon when the sun casts a warm glow causing the clouds to brighten and the tall grasses to turn brilliant oranges, golden yellows and warm reds.

Now for my challenge:  Susan Cassens, Kathleen Chenet, Sean Dowie, Michael Enns,
and Elizabeth Ferber.  All are very talented artists and friends.  I know you will enjoy seeing their work.

Summer Solitude

Day 4 - Artist Challenge

Day 4 of the Artist Challenge brings more memories.  This painting of a Royal Poinciana Tree and Coconut Palm was inspired by many painting trips to the Ft. Pierce Inlet.  It is in the private collection Ft. Pierce natives who live on the Indian River Lagoon.

The Lagoon also inspired the Roseate Spoonbill painting.  Kayaking on the Lagoon reveals many hidden treasures.  

And, of course, another painting from Bud Adams Cattle Ranch.

                                                                                                                                 

Day 3 - Artist Challenge

Salt Springs

Seminole Hut on Adams Ranch

 I paint all around Florida but find I most
enjoy painting the interior.  The hammocks, pine forests, rivers of grass and natural springs and river hold more of a mystery for me as a painter than sandy beaches and coconut palms.

Don't get me wrong, I also like to paint swaying palms and crashing waves, just not as often.

Pine Forest