1273. To the Beach

This is my favorite of the four paintings I made while on vacation.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1273-to-the-beach/1163295

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1203. Untitled (but inspired by the colors of the beach)

This painting turned out to be one of my favorites, not sure why.   There were some happy accidents playing a bit part and I guess they played a part.
 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1203-untitled-but-inspired-by-the-colors-of-the-beach/1050881

1132. Shimmer

 When the sun hits the leaves of the palms at just the right angle, the brightest bits just seem to glow.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1132-shimmer/979148

628 Sand Dollars

The point of the exercises in my current class is to keenly observe the minute details present in natural objects.  Sand dollars are all different in size, shape and color, and the markings are teensy little hatch marks.  It has been a nice change to travel light to class (no paints other than watercolor or pencils) and to slow down and really observe and appreciate.

Sunsets are beautiful to watch, but I think very difficult to paint.  You just can't improve on something so beautiful.  Our family recently spent several days on Captiva, Florida, where the sunsets are magnificent.  People line the beaches just to see each evening's performance.  It is reported that some see a bright green speck just before the sun sets, but unfortunately we did not see it.


http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/501-captiva-sunset/290524