Beach Afternoon - 6x6

I'm enjoying this new series of beach figures. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011

Primary Umbrellas - 6x12

I expected that these bright umbrellas would be the most enjoyable part to paint, but I had much more fun working on the figures. 

Oil on 2" cradled panel, 6x12 inches

SOLD

6th Street, Carpinteria - 9x12

There's just something about long shadows like these that always gets me excited. 

Oil on panel, 9x12 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

East Beach Early Morning - 5x7

I was really surprised with how much I liked this one once it was finished.  I didn't think I was going to be able to convey how it felt that morning at East Beach, the early morning sun, trying hard to break through the last bit of lingering fog.  

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

Santa Barbara Courthouse 10AM - 5x7

I'm so glad that my husband and I decided to get married in Santa Barbara County.  That meant we had to get our marriage license from this courthouse, couldn't ask for anything prettier :) 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

East Beach Grill - 8x10

I love blue and white striped umbrellas like these, and the interesting shadows they make. 

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

Kevin - 6x6

This is one of my favorite birds, I call him Kevin.  I would have loved if the sun was out when I found him, but the sky was determined to be cloudy that day.  

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

SOLD

Little Tangerine - 6x6

I have so much fun with the shadows from these tangerines. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

SOLD

State Street Shopping - 6x6

I took the whole weekend off from painting since it was my husbands birthday.  The sun came out just in time for it, it was a wonderful weekend! And there was a much larger turnout for the reception at the Red Door on Saturday than I expected.  I sold a few pieces, hopefully a few more will sell before the show ends this month. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches 

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

Our Town V - Carpinteria Oil Painting - 12x24

I'm afraid I'm a little behind with my daily paintings now, since I spent two whole days working on this larger piece.  I think I need at least a few larger pieces for this upcoming show, so it was worth it. 

There is another reception at the Red Door Gallery tomorrow from 4:00-6:00, please stop by if you're in town! And ask me questions! I need practice in answering them :) 

Oil on panel, 12x24 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011