This is a scene near Monterey, California, a place I enjoy visiting. I used my imagination and added the girl and the seagulls. Otherwise, the painting is pretty true to the actual area.
This painting was a previous post in acrylic, but I was not happy with the painting over time and decided to go over the entire painting with oils; I like the result much better now. This is a winter scene on the North Shore of Oahu when the waves do reach 30 feet or more at times during that time of the year. There were actually 4 people out on the rocks taking in the power and beauty of the surf when I took reference photographs of this scene. Somehow two people seemed the perfect accent for this painting and to show the height of the wave in its proper scale or perspective.
This is quite the character! My first time to paint a pug, and there will be more to follow. Please contact the artist for sizes and prices if interested in a portrait of your pet.
This painting was photographed today while still wet, right after I finished painting it. It is on stretched canvas and the sides of the canvas have also been painted, so it can be hung unframed if so desired. There are subtle touches of pink in the waves and water that the camera did not pick up fully. Overall, I am satisfied with this painting. I worked on two other miniature paintings today, as well, and both of them have been posted before as acrylics but today I reworked them in oils and I am much happier with the way they look now. May post them again soon so you can compare the old version vs. the new oil version. I much prefer working in oils and the way they handle and blend.
This a very recent painting I had great fun painting. It is painted on stretched canvas whose sides are also painted, so it could be hung unframed. However, I recommend a frame to give it more of an eloquent look. It is just a matter of personal preference. Hope you enjoy and come visit again soon.