Big Wave Rider on Palm

Acrylics on Palm - 10" x 4"

Surfer on a big wave painted using non-toxic acrylic paint pens.  I have wanted to paint on some palm for a long time and finally have.    I like the way they turned out.  Now to figure out how I am going to display them. I know I can put them in a shadow box, but I also like the informal look of the rough edges with out the framing around it.  Keep checking it out here, I have more of these to post.

Working on my webite

Sorry I have not posted in a few days.  I have been working on reprogramming and designing my personal art website.  I am still doing art everyday.  I will  be uploading the new site probably tomorrow, and I will post a link to it then.  Keep checking this post to see the surf art I am adding today.

Majestic Coral Reef

Coral Reef 15" x 20"

My love for scuba diving is showing again with this piece. This is was made using soft pastels on Canson rough watercolor paper.  Most people ask me why I did pastels on watercolor paper.  Well, it is for that wonderful rough texture.  The texture comes through in the rendering and adds a dimension you don't get with regular pastel paper.  I will say that it does use up more of your pastels and is more time consuming, but to me it is worth it for the finished effect.

New Watercolors

I said I would post some recent watercolors once I hooked up my scanner to the laptop.

Well, it is hooked up and here are some new paintings.

Clown Fish Watercolor 3.5" x 5.5"

 

Butterfly Fish Watercolor 3.5" x 3.5"

 

Once again I am in to the tropical fish.  I think I will do some surf paintings now.

The Brown Pelican

Acrylics on canvas board.  8"x 10"

 

I got some new acrylics, and a travel art case as a gift, so I had to try them out.  Here is a brown pelican sitting on Station Street Pier.  The paints had good color and were easy to use.  They had a glossy shine to them that I dont normally have.  They looked more like oils when dried.

Playing in Charcoal

Had some fun playing in charcoal. It is a great way to get loose, and work fast. Charcoal help to work on a composition. More to come soon.

Island Days Sketchbook

Sketchbook Cover - Paint Pens 9"x12"

Ok, I have been wanting to do this for a while, so I finally did it. I painted the front cover of one of my canvas covered sketchbooks. I had a blast doing it, and now every time I see by sketchbook I can't wait to put something in it. I highly suggest everyone do paint the front of their sketchbooks. It is a great way to inspire you when you need and artistic pick me up.

Today's Update:

I went to the sand dunes and did two watercolors. It was nice to be sitting there under an umbrella, listening to the ocean, feeling the salty breeze, and doing artwork. I will be posting today's pieces soon, I just need to hook the laptop to the scanner.

Well, I am off to dinner and then back to work making more art.

Butterfly Fish

8" x 10" Acrylics on canvas.

Well, I am feeling the fishies again. I am a scuba diver and am fascinated by all the pretty fish. Here are some butterfly fish. I love how their patterns when in a school make it where you can't tell what is going on.

In my next post will be some more surf art. Well, I am off to do some plein air painting. I thinks some watercolors will be fun today.