Misty Horizon, 11x14 Florida Seascape

 

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This was early morning looking toward Cape Canaveral, which is hidden in mist. The receding tide left a dark contrast to the blue of the water. It's something different every day when you walk by the ocean.

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Marie Antoinette's Hamlet, 5x7 Pen and Ink Drawing

Marie Antoinette had an entire little hamlet built for her own entertainment, and there she played at being a shepherdess. The buildings are well-preserved and the landscaping is fit for a queen, you might say. All of this is on the grounds of Versailles.

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Spring Island, 10x8 Original Oil Painting

 I have fond memories of the Pieces of Eight artists' trip to Spring Island, North Carolina. We painted en plein aire on two islands, and one morning we were so inspired by the light that we painted the scene from our porch while still in our pajamas. I hope that, post-pandemic (will there ever be a post-pandemic?) we will be able to go on an artists' retreat again.

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Selby Gardens, Pen and Ink Drawing

 My sister and I visited Selby Gardens in Sarasota and were amazed by the Orchid display (see below). It had a circus theme, if you can imagine that. I also love the huge trees with their gnarled roots. I have a thing for roots, but drawing them is like doing a puzzle. 

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Sleeping Boats, 5.5 x 3.5 Pen and Ink Drawing

My sister and I were visiting Maine when I saw all these boats at rest. It was a wonderful trip in a beautiful state. 

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Baby Laundry, 8x10 Original Oil Painting on Canvas Panel

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Our Pieces of Eight painting group was challenged by Donna Vines to paint laundry. This is my effort. The bunny reminds me of my granddaughter's stuffed bunny that she carried all through her young childhood. 

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Palmetto, Pen and Ink Drawing, 5.5 by 5.5

I am on a drawing streak and I'm enjoying it very much. What says "Florida" more than palmettos?

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Menerbes, Pen and Ink Drawing, 4x6

This is a drawing of a happy memory. My sister and I were in Provence and we went to the village near the farmhouse where Peter Mayle lived and wrote his book, A Year in Provence. We went up the mountain on a one-way road and had no idea how we would get out, so we parked and walked to the top to find the lovely little square, and of course, the way back down. 

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Georgia Cabin, 8x6 Pen and Ink Drawing

 

I have been viewing a class on Sktchy.com on crosshatching and this is my first effort. In retrospect, it was a little crazy to start with a such a complicated subject. The class is taught by David Morales and his beautiful drawings inspired me. I'll find a simpler subject next time. Can't wait to do this again.

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Satellite Beach Sunrise, 12x9 Original Oil Skyscape

 

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For this one I tried to go for a softer look. The sunrise over the beach is always amazing, and never the same twice.

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